Kirsty
girl nameKirsty entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #1555 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#1555
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6009 |
| 1970s | #4922 |
| 1980s | #5500 |
| 1990s | #3357 |
| 2000s | #11054 |
| 2010s | #16708 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kirsty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirsty alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kirsty in 2025?
- Kirsty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kirsty most popular?
- Kirsty peaked in 1991, reaching #1555 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kirsty with classmates?
- Kirsty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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