Kirsten is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #322 in 2005 with 1,003 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,773 births ranking #176. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 43.4%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 1,842 girls born was named Kirsten. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.