Krislyn
Every Krislyn since 1961 — 1,388 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krislyn
Krislyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,336 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,388 American babies have been named Krislyn. Its peak came in 2003, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Krislyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krislyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,336 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,272 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,105 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,143 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,073 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,578 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,110 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,086 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,790 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,680 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,966 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,500 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,341 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,308 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,597 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,714 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,749 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,311 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,536 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,036 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,784 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,820 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,629 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,173 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,841 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,431 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,314 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,249 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,115 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krislyn in 2025?
Krislyn ranked #7,336 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krislyn?
1,388 babies have been named Krislyn in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krislyn most popular?
Krislyn peaked in 2003, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Krislyn a boy or girl name?
Krislyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krislyn rising or falling?
Krislyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.