NAME PROFILE
Kierston
Derived from the Gaelic word 'dubh' meaning black or dark, combined with a diminutive suffix, translating to 'little dark one.' This name carries a sense of soulful depth and a resilient, grounded personality that others find comforting.
Key Stats
| Total births | 862 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 33%OH — 33%GA — 17%IN — 17%AK — 0%
Notable People
Duaine Wood (College football coach) · Duaine Lade (NFL offensive tackle) · Duaine P. Harris (United States Navy Captain) · Duaine A. Bullock (Specialized academic advisor) · Duaine 'Dewey' Martin (Musician in Buffalo Springfield)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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