Krystal
A female given name from English, a re-spelling of Crystal.
Every Krystal since 1946 — 75,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krystal
Krystal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,135 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 75,376 American babies have been named Krystal. Its peak came in 1985, when 5,960 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Krystal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krystal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 2024 | 87 | #2,188 | — | — |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,769 | — | — |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,879 | — | — |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,519 | — | — |
| 2020 | 114 | #1,761 | — | — |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 2018 | 162 | #1,387 | — | — |
| 2017 | 206 | #1,187 | — | — |
| 2016 | 218 | #1,153 | — | — |
| 2015 | 228 | #1,121 | — | — |
| 2014 | 261 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 2013 | 301 | #858 | — | — |
| 2012 | 328 | #818 | — | — |
| 2011 | 364 | #757 | — | — |
| 2010 | 393 | #718 | — | — |
| 2009 | 455 | #651 | — | — |
| 2008 | 557 | #553 | — | — |
| 2007 | 619 | #511 | — | — |
| 2006 | 606 | #504 | — | — |
| 2005 | 719 | #428 | — | — |
| 2004 | 703 | #432 | — | — |
| 2003 | 736 | #412 | — | — |
| 2002 | 743 | #395 | — | — |
| 2001 | 795 | #373 | — | — |
| 2000 | 890 | #346 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,566 | #189 | — | — |
| 1990 | 3,290 | #104 | 10 | #5,216 |
| 1985 | 5,933 | #53 | 27 | #2,103 |
| 1980 | 1,163 | #220 | — | — |
| 1975 | 485 | #417 | — | — |
| 1970 | 337 | #552 | — | — |
| 1965 | 178 | #752 | — | — |
| 1960 | 121 | #975 | — | — |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,146 | — | — |
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Famous people named Krystal
- Krystal Jung Actor · b. 1994
- Krystal Meyers Singer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krystal mean?
A female given name from English, a re-spelling of Crystal.
How popular is the name Krystal in 2025?
Krystal ranked #2,135 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krystal?
75,376 babies have been named Krystal in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krystal most popular?
Krystal peaked in 1985, when 5,960 newborns received the name.
Is Krystal a boy or girl name?
Krystal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krystal rising or falling?
Krystal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Krystal?
Well-known people named Krystal include Krystal Jung (actor), Krystal Meyers (singer).