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girls' name ★ peaked 1990

Krystyna

Meaning Spelling variant of Kristina Gender Girl Rank 2025 Below top lists

Spelling variant of Kristina.

Rank 2025
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among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Krystyna
How common
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girls born in 2025
Peak year
1990
91 babies
All-time total
1,654
#5,359 all-time among girls
First recorded
1952
in Social Security records

Krystyna popularity over time

1,654 babies have been named Krystyna since 1952, 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
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1988Girls

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 Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
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1940s – – – –
1950s 70 7 – #3,023
1960s 115 12 +64% #2,983
1970s 178 18 +55% #3,005
1980s 519 52 +192% #1,559
1990s 511 51 -2% #1,639
2000s 214 21 -58% #4,125
2010s 40 4 -81% #9,468
2020s (to 2025) 7 1 -71% #12,873

The story of Krystyna

Krystyna 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 1952, 1,654 American babies have been named Krystyna. Its peak came in 1990, when 91 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 Krystyna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Krystyna?

The median living Krystyna is about 36 years old; half are between 30 and 43. An estimated 1,600 people named Krystyna are alive in the United States today.

median 36 020406080100

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

Krystyna year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 – –
2024 – –
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2020 7 #12,873
2019 – –
2018 – –
2017 5 #17,266
2016 7 #13,681
2015 – –
2014 5 #17,988
2013 – –
2012 5 #18,328
2011 12 #9,468
2010 6 #16,072
2009 18 #7,210
2008 12 #9,813
2007 17 #7,594
2006 17 #7,344
2005 23 #5,530
2004 18 #6,646
2003 30 #4,364
2002 19 #6,023
2001 30 #4,149
2000 30 #4,125
1995 44 #2,760
1990 91 #1,639
1985 48 #2,194
1980 31 #2,910
1975 16 #4,032
1970 13 #4,371
1965 11 #4,073
1960 14 #3,446
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Famous people named Krystyna

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Krystyna Janda Krystyna Janda Polish actress (born 1952) Contemporary
  2. 2 Krystyna Bochenek Krystyna Bochenek Polish journalist and politician (1953–2010) Contemporary
  3. 3 Krystyna Guzik Krystyna Guzik Polish biathlete (born 1983) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Krystyna?

The median living Krystyna is about 36 years old. Half of all living Krystynas are between 30 and 43 years old.

How many people named Krystyna are alive today?

An estimated 1,600 people named Krystyna are alive in the United States, based on 1,654 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Krystyna mean?

Spelling variant of Kristina.

How popular is the name Krystyna in 2025?

Krystyna 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 Krystyna?

1,654 babies have been named Krystyna in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Krystyna most popular?

Krystyna peaked in 1990, when 91 newborns received the name.

Is Krystyna a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Krystyna rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Krystyna?

Well-known people named Krystyna include Krystyna Janda (actor), Krystyna Bochenek (politician), Krystyna Guzik (athlete).

Names like Krystyna

Names that sound and feel close to Krystyna: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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