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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Kristen
Kristen is now well below its former popularity. All-time it's been given to 454,409 U.S. babies, the 1,653rd most common name by sound today, peaking at 20,569 in 1982, with 177 in 2025.
By sound, Kristen also includes the spellings Kristin, Christen, Christin, Kristyn, Kristan, Cristin, Krysten, Krystin.
Rising
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, “National data” baby-names files (1880–2025).