Girl · #17,634 in 2026

Kirston

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

Current Rank

#17,634

Peak Rank

#4,079 (1978)

Total Babies

228

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2007

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4079

Peak Rank

228

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kirston

Kirston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 17 Kirstons were born — ranking #4,079 that year. As of 2026, Kirston ranks #17,634 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 228 Kirstons 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 Kirston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kirston 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 Kirston

What does the name Kirston mean?

Kirston is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kirston in 2026?

In 2026, Kirston ranks #17,634 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kirston most popular?

Kirston reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,079 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Kirston a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kirston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kirston include Sylena, Ronit, Sharetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kirston

Kirston is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 228 births in the dataset. Kirston's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,079. Use the chart and map above to compare Kirston'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.