Girls name · California
Kristen in California
Kristen was the 2395th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Kristen that year. Since 1942, California families have named 19,976 babies Kristen.
Popularity over time
Kristen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 867th |
| 1954 | 30 | 456th |
| 1966 | 340 | 101st |
| 1978 | 401 | 71st |
| 1989 | 751 | 62nd |
| 2001 | 184 | 240th |
| 2013 | 48 | 733rd |
| 2025 | 8 | 2395th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 867th in 1942 to 2395th in 2025.
The most babies named Kristen in California in a single year was 861, in 1982. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1982.
Across the country, Kristen reached its best rank of 11th in Rhode Island (1970). See Kristen in every state →
How popular is Kristen in California?
Kristen was the 2395th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Kristen that year. Since 1942, California families have named 19,976 babies Kristen.
How many babies are named Kristen in California?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Kristen in California. The most babies named Kristen in California in a single year was 861, in 1982.
What is the rank of Kristen in California?
Kristen ranked 2395th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1982.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.