Kristen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2868 in 1997 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 33 births ranking #2406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 18.2%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 69,818 boys born was named Kristen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.