Kristyn
Every Kristyn since 1949 — 8,830 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristyn
Kristyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,700 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 8,830 American babies have been named Kristyn. Its peak came in 1990, when 459 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kristyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,700 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,274 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,998 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,763 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,745 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,212 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,864 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,386 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,416 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,088 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,796 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,716 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,209 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,558 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,966 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,548 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,328 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,675 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,697 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,655 |
| 2005 | 80 | #2,271 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,014 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,906 |
| 2002 | 118 | #1,578 |
| 2001 | 137 | #1,392 |
| 2000 | 144 | #1,323 |
| 1995 | 277 | #739 |
| 1990 | 459 | #519 |
| 1985 | 313 | #607 |
| 1980 | 223 | #745 |
| 1975 | 98 | #1,184 |
| 1970 | 90 | #1,245 |
| 1965 | 49 | #1,607 |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,169 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,230 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristyn in 2025?
Kristyn ranked #6,700 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristyn?
8,830 babies have been named Kristyn in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristyn most popular?
Kristyn peaked in 1990, when 459 newborns received the name.
Is Kristyn a boy or girl name?
Kristyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristyn rising or falling?
Kristyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.