Krystian
Every Krystian since 1983 — 2,117 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krystian
Krystian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,969 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,117 American babies have been named Krystian — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 102 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 Krystian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krystian 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,969 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,351 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,851 |
| 2022 | — | — | 35 | #3,385 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,318 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,429 | 32 | #3,461 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,028 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,754 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,225 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,961 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,533 | 32 | #3,475 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,985 | 50 | #2,500 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,661 | 45 | #2,646 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,863 | 47 | #2,616 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,929 | 64 | #2,096 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,369 | 57 | #2,277 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,902 | 86 | #1,768 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,763 | 79 | #1,854 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,325 | 81 | #1,806 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,633 | 76 | #1,816 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,822 | 67 | #1,900 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,468 | 48 | #2,365 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,270 | 62 | #1,897 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,265 | 49 | #2,181 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,958 | 57 | #1,925 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,593 | 50 | #2,034 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,827 | 26 | #2,809 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,961 | 15 | #3,885 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,941 | 7 | #5,485 |
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Famous people named Krystian
- Krystian Zimerman Musician · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krystian in 2025?
Krystian ranked #4,969 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krystian?
2,117 babies have been named Krystian in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krystian most popular?
Krystian peaked in 2009, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Krystian a boy or girl name?
Krystian is used for both: about 23% of babies named Krystian have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Krystian rising or falling?
Krystian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Krystian?
Well-known people named Krystian include Krystian Zimerman (musician).