Total births
722
Girls' name · since 1969
Kristyna
Kristyna has 722 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 722
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Kristyna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 722 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Kristyna recorded 722 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2018.
- 722 total births
- 1969–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
722 girls have been named Kristyna since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 722
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kristyna was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
42 babies were named Kristyna in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Kristyna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kristyna splits its recorded history at 1993: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kristyna at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Kristyna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2018
- Peak year (1989)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Kristyna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kristyna's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kristyna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
258 births
- 1990s
1990s
233 births
- 2000s
2000s
113 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 258 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kristyna 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 Kristyna's total volume
Kristyna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kristyna by state
Where Kristyna concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 49 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Kristyna's total US births 6.8%
Even split
49 of 722 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristyna? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 722 babies named Kristyna. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 42 births.
When was Kristyna most popular? ▼
Kristyna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Kristyna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristyna are California (49 births), Florida (7 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Kristyna been used? ▼
Records for Kristyna go back to 1969, giving 50 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Kristyna? ▼
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 Kristyna's data
- Kristyna's decade-level peak was the 1980s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kristynas (49 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 Kristyna
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristyna
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Kristina Girl
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Kristine Girl
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Kristi Girl
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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, 1969–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kristyna: Baby Name Since 1969 - 722 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristyna. 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 Kristyna 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.