Total births
6,566
Girls' name · since 1961
Krysta
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 6,566 babies named Krysta, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 6,566
- total births
- 1961–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
6,566 girls have been named Krysta since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Krysta has 6,566 recorded births among girls since 1961, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2023.
- 6,566 total births
- 1961–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
6,566 girls have been named Krysta since 1961, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 6,566
- total births
- 1961–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Krysta was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
419 babies were named Krysta in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Krysta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krysta splits its recorded history at 1993: 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 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 419 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krysta at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Krysta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2023
- Peak year (1993)
- 419
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Krysta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Krysta's strongest decade.
2,598 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Krysta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 62
1960s
62 births
- 1970s 399
1970s
399 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,155 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,598 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,063 births
- 2010s 273
2010s
273 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 2,598 births (40% of all-time use).
How Krysta 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 Krysta's total volume
Krysta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Krysta by state
Where Krysta concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 709 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 539 | 8.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 314 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 301 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 258 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 234 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 222 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 172 | 2.6% |
California share of Krysta's total US births 10.8%
Even split
709 of 6,566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 42 reporting states.
Krysta appears in 42 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krysta? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 6,566 babies named Krysta. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 419 births.
When was Krysta most popular? ▼
Krysta was most popular in the 1990s decade with 2,598 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Krysta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krysta are California (709 births), Texas (539 births), New York (314 births).
How long has the name Krysta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Krysta since 1961 -- 63 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Krysta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krystal, Krystle, Krystina, Krysten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krysta's data
- Krysta's decade-level peak was the 1990s (2,598 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Krystas (709 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 Krysta
Nearby Names Like Krysta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krysta
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Krystina Girl
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Krysten Girl
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Krystin Girl
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Compare Krysta side by side: Krysta vs Krystal Krysta vs Krystle Krysta vs Krystina
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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, 1961–2023 (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. "Krysta: Baby Name Since 1961 - 6,566 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krysta. 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 Krysta 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.