Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Khristen

Name: Popularity of the name Khristen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khristen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,138

Peak Rank

#5,253 (1981)

Total Babies

153

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1998

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#5253

Peak Rank

153

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khristen

Khristen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 13 Khristens were born — ranking #5,253 that year. As of 2026, Khristen ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 153 Khristens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khristen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khristen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khristen

What does the name Khristen mean?

Khristen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khristen in 2026?

In 2026, Khristen ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Khristen most popular?

Khristen reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,253 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Khristen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khristen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Khristen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khristen include Kaja, Denica, Kennethia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khristen

Khristen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 153 births in the dataset. Khristen's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,253. Use the chart and map above to compare Khristen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.