Kierston, pronounced /KEER-stən/, is an uncommon given name of Scottish origin. It's derived from the Scottish surname Kirton, which was itself derived from the Old English elements 'kyrce' meaning 'church' and 'tún' meaning 'enclosure'. The name Kierston suggests a strong sense of tradition and heritage while also conveying a unique and distinctive character.
"Kierston was chosen as a baby girl's name 5 times in 1990 and again 8 times over two years later in 1992, bringing the total number of newborn girls named Kierston during this period to 13."