Total births
170
Girls' name · since 1981
Krystale
170 babies named Krystale in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 170
- total births
- 1981–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Krystale is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 170 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krystale has been recorded 170 times among girls since 1981, 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 1981 to 1994.
- 170 total births
- 1981–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
170 girls have been named Krystale since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 170
- total births
- 1981–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Krystale was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
29 babies were named Krystale in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Krystale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Krystale's full recorded timeline at 1987, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Krystale at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Krystale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1994
- Peak year (1985)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Krystale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Krystale's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Krystale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 135 births (79% of all-time use).
Krystale by state
Where Krystale concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.9% |
California share of Krystale's total US births 3.5%
Even split
6 of 170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystale? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 170 babies named Krystale. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 29 births.
When was Krystale most popular? ▼
Krystale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Krystale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krystale are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Krystale been used? ▼
Records for Krystale go back to 1981, giving 14 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Krystale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krystal, Krystle, Krysta, Krystina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krystale's data
- Krystale's decade-level peak was the 1980s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Krystales (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 Krystale
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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, 1981–1994 (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. "Krystale: Baby Name Since 1981 - 170 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystale. 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 Krystale 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.