A Christian
Kersten is a Low German and Dutch variant of Christian. It originated as a vernacular form of the Latin name Christianus, which denotes a follower of Christ. While historically used for both genders in Northern Europe, it is primarily feminine in contemporary American usage.
Less common today
Kersten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,706 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German Olympic track cyclist
German politician and journalist
