Total births
211
Girls' name · since 1970
Kristyl
Kristyl has 211 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 211
- total births
- 1970–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Kristyl is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 211 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristyl has been recorded 211 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 1996.
- 211 total births
- 1970–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
211 girls have been named Kristyl since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 211
- total births
- 1970–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Kristyl was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
18 babies were named Kristyl in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Kristyl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kristyl splits its recorded history at 1984: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kristyl at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Kristyl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1996
- Peak year (1984)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Kristyl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kristyl's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Kristyl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
70 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 105 births (50% of all-time use).
Kristyl by state
Where Kristyl concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.8% |
California share of Kristyl's total US births 2.8%
Even split
6 of 211 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristyl? ▼
211 babies have been named Kristyl since 1970. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1984 with 18 births.
When was Kristyl most popular? ▼
Kristyl was most popular in the 1980s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Kristyl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristyl are California (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Kristyl been used? ▼
Kristyl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 27 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Kristyl? ▼
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 Kristyl's data
- Kristyl's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (105 total births) through the 1990s (36) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kristyls (6 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 Kristyl
Nearby Names Like Kristyl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristyl
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Kristin Girl
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Kristina Girl
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Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
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Compare Kristyl side by side: Kristyl vs Kristen Kristyl vs Kristin Kristyl vs Kristina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–1996 (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. "Kristyl: Baby Name Since 1970 - 211 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristyl. 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 Kristyl 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 July 2026.