Cristen
boy nameCristen entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2891 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2891
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4404 |
| 1970s | #4138 |
| 1980s | #5475 |
| 1990s | #7801 |
| 2000s | #12367 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Cristen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cristen alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 boy names.
- When was the name Cristen most popular?
- Cristen peaked in 1970, reaching #2891 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cristen with classmates?
- Cristen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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