Cristen
girl nameCristen entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #966 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#966
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5835 |
| 1960s | #3559 |
| 1970s | #1767 |
| 1980s | #1296 |
| 1990s | #2369 |
| 2000s | #7315 |
| 2010s | #12937 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Cristen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cristen alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cristen in 2025?
- Cristen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cristen most popular?
- Cristen peaked in 1982, reaching #966 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cristen with classmates?
- Cristen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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