Kristen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #724 in 1998 with 32 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 40 births ranking #608. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,037 girls born was named Kristen. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.