Kristen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5036 in 2001 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 33 births ranking #2406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 129,522 boys born was named Kristen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.