Kerstin
girl nameKerstin entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1657 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#1657
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4553 |
| 1960s | #2230 |
| 1970s | #2421 |
| 1980s | #2372 |
| 1990s | #1882 |
| 2000s | #3664 |
| 2010s | #10640 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Kerstin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kerstin alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kerstin in 2025?
- Kerstin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kerstin most popular?
- Kerstin peaked in 1998, reaching #1657 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kerstin with classmates?
- Kerstin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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