Total births
892
Girls' name · since 1964
Kristle
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 892 babies named Kristle, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 892
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
892 girls have been named Kristle since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristle has been recorded 892 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 1998.
- 892 total births
- 1964–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
892 girls have been named Kristle since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 892
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Kristle was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
97 babies were named Kristle in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Kristle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kristle splits its recorded history at 1982: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 97 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kristle at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Kristle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1998
- Peak year (1985)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kristle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kristle's strongest decade.
579 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Kristle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 136
1970s
136 births
- 1980s
1980s
579 births
- 1990s 140
1990s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 579 births (65% of all-time use).
How Kristle 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 Kristle's total volume
Kristle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kristle by state
Where Kristle concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 102 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 38 | 4.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 31 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 18 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Kristle's total US births 11.4%
Even split
102 of 892 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Kristle appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristle? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 892 babies named Kristle. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 97 births.
When was Kristle most popular? ▼
Kristle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 579 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Kristle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristle are California (102 births), Texas (38 births), New York (31 births).
How long has the name Kristle been used? ▼
Kristle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 35 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Kristle? ▼
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 Kristle's data
- Kristle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (579 total births); usage has since declined to 140 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kristles (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kristle
Nearby Names Like Kristle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristle
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 Kristle side by side: Kristle vs Kristen Kristle vs Kristin Kristle vs Kristina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–1998 (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. "Kristle: Baby Name Since 1964 - 892 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristle. 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 Kristle 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.