How old is someone named Kristen?
The average Kristen is 41 years old.
Half of all living Kristens are between 34 and 48.
When was Kristen popular?
Kristen rose fast and peaked in 1982, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Kristens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 20 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 796 | 500 |
| 1950s | 2,913 | 2,300 |
| 1960s | 18,268 | 16,000 |
| 1970s | 44,803 | 42,000 |
| 1980s | 83,833 | 81,000 |
| 1990s | 53,413 | 52,000 |
| 2000s | 12,696 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 3,346 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 864 | 860 |
How many Kristens are still alive?
About 210,000 Kristens are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 220,000 babies named Kristen since 1938.
Nearly every Kristen ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kristen?
About half of living Kristens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 29%
- Millennial 55%
- Gen Z 11%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Kristen an old name?
Somewhat. Kristen is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kristen will be 68 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Kristen a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.1% of living Kristens are women.
Names the same age as Kristen
NAME TWIN
Kristen's name twin is Kristan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kristan's age curve is the closest match to Kristen's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Christen (39)
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Questions about the name Kristen
How old is the average Kristen?
The average Kristen in the US is 41 years old. The median is 41, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kristen?
About 210,000 Kristens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 220,000 babies given the name since 1938.
When was the name Kristen most popular?
In 1982, when about 9,600 baby girls were named Kristen.
Is Kristen a Millennial name?
Yes. About 55% of living Kristens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this