The history of the Gaytan family name begins after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in various counties of England and later in Scotland. The name, however, refers to the family's residence near an important thoroughfare or main road. It derives from the Old English root gate, which means road or thoroughfare.
Latin Meaning: The name Kristen is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. American Meaning: The name Kristen is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. English Meaning: The name Kristen is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kristen is: Christina, and Christiana. Follower of Christ. Greek Meaning: The name Kristen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Kristen is: The anointed.
Kristen is a very popular first name for women (#194 out of 4276, Top 5%) and a slightly less popular surname for all people (#80502 out of 150436, Top 54%). (2000 U.S. Census). Charted below is the baby name popularity of Kristen for girls.risten â¼ is pronounced similarly to Khristen. Other suggested similar baby names are Karsten, Khristel, Khristena, Kristal â¼ , Kristee, Kristell, Kristey, Kristie â¼ , Kristien, Kristl, Kristle, Kristol, Kristy â¼ , Krystee, Krystel and Tristen â¼ . These names tend to be less frequently used than Kristen.