Kierston is a name of unknown origin, believed to have been coined for use as a feminine given name. It was popularized by American author Anne Rice, who used it as the name of one of her characters in her "Mayfair Witches" series. The name Kierston gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s due to its unique sound and spelling. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, but has no specific historical or cultural significance attached to it.
The name Kierston experienced significant popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a peak of 42 births in the year 2000. Since then, its usage has decreased notably, with only 5 births recorded each in 2021 and 2023. Over the span of nearly five decades, Kierston was given to a total of 849 newborns.