Total births
5,545
Unisex name · since 1945
Kristan
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 5,545 babies named Kristan, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,545
- total births
- 1945–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Kristan sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 5,545 recorded since 1945.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristan has been recorded 5,545 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2019.
- 5,545 total births
- 1945–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,545 girls have been named Kristan since 1945, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 5,545
- total births
- 1945–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kristan was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
242 babies were named Kristan in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Kristan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kristan's full recorded timeline at 1981, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2019, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 242 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kristan at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Kristan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2019
- Peak year (1985)
- 242
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Kristan popularity over time - boys
650 total births recorded since 1952 (Kristan as boys' name)
Kristan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kristan's strongest decade.
2,078 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kristan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 64
1940s
64 births
- 1950s 184
1950s
184 births
- 1960s 643
1960s
643 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,061 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,078 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,181 births
- 2000s 266
2000s
266 births
- 2010s 68
2010s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,078 births (37% of all-time use).
How Kristan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kristan's total volume
Kristan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kristan by state
Where Kristan concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 519 | 9.4% |
| #2 | California | | 365 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 234 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 216 | 3.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 177 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 159 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 130 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Florida | | 126 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Kristan's total US births 9.4%
Even split
519 of 5,545 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Kristan appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristan? ▼
5,545 babies have been named Kristan since 1945. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1985 with 242 births.
When was Kristan most popular? ▼
Kristan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,078 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Kristan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristan are Texas (519 births), California (365 births), Ohio (234 births).
Is Kristan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kristan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 5,545 births, and as a boy's name it has 650 births.
How long has the name Kristan been used? ▼
Kristan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1945, spanning 75 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kristan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kristan's data
- Kristan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,078 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kristans (519 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kristan
Nearby Names Like Kristan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristan
Kristen Girl
#1281 218,767 births
Kristin Girl
#4486 179,313 births
Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Kristan side by side: Kristan vs Kristen Kristan vs Kristin Kristan vs Kristina
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Names with a similar number of total births
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Filomena #4572
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kristan: Baby Name Since 1945 - 5,545 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kristan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.