Kersten
girl nameKersten entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #2695 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#2695
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4615 |
| 1970s | #4264 |
| 1980s | #5304 |
| 1990s | #3113 |
| 2000s | #8289 |
| 2010s | #16078 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kersten are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kersten alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kersten in 2025?
- Kersten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kersten most popular?
- Kersten peaked in 1997, reaching #2695 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kersten with classmates?
- Kersten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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