At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2012 (#12,199)
- Babies in 2012
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,842 in 1979
- First recorded
- 1971
Meaning of Kjersten
Originating from Norway, the name Kjersten is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl. Pronounced as KYER-sten, it has a melodious sound that rolls off the tongue. The name also has a variation, Kjersti. In terms of popularity in the United States, Kjersten has had varying levels of usage over the years. In recent times, it has been given to only a handful of newborns each year, making it quite rare and distinctive. With its Norwegian roots and charming pronunciation, Kjersten is an excellent option for parents seeking a name that stands out from the crowd.
How to pronounce Kjersten
Norwegian
- Pronounced KYER-sten /ˈkjeɹstən/
Popularity of Kjersten in the U.S.
Kjersten was last recorded in the U.S. in 2012, ranked #12,199 with 8 babies. It peaked at #4,842 in 1979. It first appears in the records in 1971.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1971–2012 33 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 12,199 | back (not recorded in 2010–2011) |
| 2009 | 6 | 15,242 | ▲ 163 |
| 2008 | 6 | 15,405 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 8 | 12,420 | ▼ 3,537 |
| 2005 | 12 | 8,883 | ▲ 5,296 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14,179 | ▼ 3,754 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10,425 | ▲ 683 |
| 2002 | 8 | 11,108 | ▼ 2,350 |
| 2001 | 11 | 8,758 | ▼ 224 |
| 2000 | 11 | 8,534 | ▼ 818 |
| 1999 | 12 | 7,716 | ▲ 868 |
| 1998 | 10 | 8,584 | ▼ 842 |
| 1997 | 11 | 7,742 | ▼ 1,019 |
| 1996 | 13 | 6,723 | ▲ 2,830 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9,553 | ▼ 2,456 |
| 1994 | 12 | 7,097 | ▼ 59 |
| 1993 | 12 | 7,038 | ▲ 29 |
| 1992 | 12 | 7,067 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 11 | 7,303 | ▼ 772 |
| 1989 | 12 | 6,531 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 9 | 7,353 | ▼ 1,596 |
| 1986 | 12 | 5,757 | ▲ 2,561 |
| 1985 | 7 | 8,318 | back (not recorded in 1984) |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 10 | 6,323 | ▲ 4,069 |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | ▼ 5,550 |
| 1979 | 14 | 4,842 | ▲ 1,116 |
| 1978 | 10 | 5,958 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 5 | 9,284 | ▼ 217 |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | ▼ 3,707 |
| 1974 | 10 | 5,360 | ▲ 1,306 |
| 1973 | 7 | 6,666 | back (not recorded in 1972) |
| 1971 | 6 | 7,388 | new |