Krystle: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Krystle

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1985

2,588 babies

All-time total

12,982

#1,426 all-time among girls

First recorded

1969

in Social Security records

Krystle popularity over time

12,982 babies have been named Krystle since 1969, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1960s	5	–	5	1	–	#8,035
1970s	72	–	72	7	+1340%	#4,807
1980s	10,869	44	10,913	1,091	+15057%	#111
1990s	1,791	–	1,791	179	-84%	#463
2000s	177	–	177	18	-90%	#3,309
2010s	24	–	24	2	-86%	#12,864
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Krystle

Krystle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1969, 12,982 American babies have been named Krystle. Its peak came in 1985, when 2,588 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 Krystle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Krystle?

The median living Krystle is about 39 years old; half are between 37 and 41. An estimated 13 thousand people named Krystle are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Krystle 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
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2016	5	#17,671	–	–
2015	6	#15,539	–	–
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2012	8	#12,864	–	–
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2010	5	#18,569	–	–
2009	7	#14,534	–	–
2008	12	#9,812	–	–
2007	12	#9,881	–	–
2006	17	#7,343	–	–
2005	14	#8,131	–	–
2004	14	#8,049	–	–
2003	21	#5,704	–	–
2002	20	#5,787	–	–
2001	19	#5,959	–	–
2000	41	#3,309	–	–
1995	82	#1,770	–	–
1990	529	#463	–	–
1985	2,579	#111	9	#4,530
1980	26	#3,266	–	–
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Krystle, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Krystle?

The median living Krystle is about 39 years old. Half of all living Krystles are between 37 and 41 years old.

How many people named Krystle are alive today?

An estimated 13 thousand people named Krystle are alive in the United States, based on 12,982 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Krystle mean?

A female given name, variant of Crystal.

How popular is the name Krystle in 2025?

Krystle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Krystle?

12,982 babies have been named Krystle in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Krystle most popular?

Krystle peaked in 1985, when 2,588 newborns received the name.

Is Krystle a boy or girl name?

Krystle is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Krystle rising or falling?

Krystle is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Names like Krystle

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