Kirsten is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #255 in 2000 with 1,273 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,773 births ranking #176. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.2%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 1,427 girls born was named Kirsten. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.