Cristen is a name of modern origin, created as a blend of Christina and Kristen. It's often seen as an alternative spelling to Cristina or Christine. The name Cristen is typically pronounced /krɪˈstɛn/, rhyming with "listen". It's composed of the elements 'Christ', meaning 'anointed' or 'to anoint', and 'en', which could denote 'in' or might be a feminine suffix. Thus, Cristen can be interpreted as 'belonging to Christ' or 'dedicated to Christ'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used consistently, though not extensively, around the world.
The name Cristen experienced periods of popularity and decline over the years, with peaks occurring around the late 1970s to early 1980s, and then again in the mid-1990s.