Girls name · California
Kristen in California
The SSA records 19,976 Kristen births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1942. In 2025 it stood as the #2395 most popular girls name, from 8 births that year.
Popularity over time
Kristen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | #867 |
| 1954 | 30 | #456 |
| 1966 | 340 | #101 |
| 1978 | 401 | #71 |
| 1989 | 751 | #62 |
| 2001 | 184 | #240 |
| 2013 | 48 | #733 |
| 2025 | 8 | #2395 |
California had the most Kristen births in 1982, with 861. Kristen's highest rank in California was #40, set in 1982.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #40 in 1982 to #2395 in 2025, starting at #867 in 1942 and ending at #2395 in 2025.
Nationally, Kristen's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #11 in 1970. See Kristen in every state →
How popular is Kristen in California?
The SSA records 19,976 Kristen births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1942. In 2025 it stood as the #2395 most popular girls name, from 8 births that year.
How many babies are named Kristen in California?
California recorded 8 births of babies named Kristen in 2025.
What is the rank of Kristen in California?
Kristen ranked #2395 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.