How old is someone named Kristin?
The average Kristin is 45 years old.
Half of all living Kristins are between 38 and 53.
When was Kristin popular?
Kristin was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1981, and dropped away. That's why most Kristins are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 171 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,685 | 1,000 |
| 1950s | 4,877 | 3,800 |
| 1960s | 24,567 | 22,000 |
| 1970s | 43,042 | 40,000 |
| 1980s | 71,041 | 69,000 |
| 1990s | 27,976 | 27,000 |
| 2000s | 6,166 | 6,100 |
| 2010s | 1,204 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 222 | 220 |
How many Kristins are still alive?
About 170,000 Kristins are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 180,000 babies named Kristin since 1932.
Nearly every Kristin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kristin?
About half of living Kristins are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 6%
- Gen X 38%
- Millennial 49%
- Gen Z 6%
- Gen Alpha under 1%
Is Kristin an old name?
Somewhat. Kristin is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kristin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.1% of living Kristins are women.
Names the same age as Kristin
NAME TWIN
Kristin's name twin is Stefanie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Stefanie's age curve is the closest match to Kristin's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Kristin
How old is the average Kristin?
The average Kristin in the US is 45 years old. The median is 44, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kristin?
About 170,000 Kristins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 180,000 babies given the name since 1932.
When was the name Kristin most popular?
In 1981, when about 9,800 baby girls were named Kristin.
Is Kristin a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 49% of living Kristins, but the name spans several generations.
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