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Kirsty

/ KEER-stee /
Girl Scottish 2 syllables
Meaning
Kirsty means Follower of Christ (Scottish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
KEER-stee
Popularity of Kirsty in the US, 1880–2025
19802000

Kirsty first appears in US records in 1961. It peaked in 1991, when 99 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Kirsty popular?

Vintage Kirsty is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1991.

US babies given the name Kirsty, by decade
2010s 10
2000s 81
1990s 508
1980s 179
1970s 130
1960s 37

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Kirsty mean?

Kirsty is a Scottish form of Christine, “follower of Christ.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kirsty mean?

Kirsty means Follower of Christ. Kirsty is a Scottish form of Christine, “follower of Christ.”

What is the origin of the name Kirsty?

Kirsty is of Scottish origin.

How do you pronounce Kirsty?

Kirsty is pronounced “KEER-stee.”

Is Kirsty a boy or a girl name?

Kirsty is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Kirsty a popular name right now?

Kirsty is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1991.

When was the name Kirsty most popular?

Kirsty was most popular in 1991, when about 99 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Kirsty?

Names similar to Kirsty include Elspeth, Catriona, Ailsa, Eilidh, Mhairi.

What names go well with Kirsty?

Scottish names that pair well with Kirsty include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.