The name Kristen is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. The name Kristen is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Kristen is: Follower of Christ. The name Kristen is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kristen is: Christina, and Christiana. Follower of Christ. The name Kristen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Kristen is: The anointed.