Total births
170
Girls' name · since 1977
Krystall
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 170 babies named Krystall, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 170
- total births
- 1977–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
170 girls have been named Krystall since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Krystall recorded 170 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2008.
- 170 total births
- 1977–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
170 girls have been named Krystall since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 170
- total births
- 1977–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Krystall was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
17 babies were named Krystall in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Krystall's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krystall splits its recorded history at 1989: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krystall at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Krystall popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2008
- Peak year (1985)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Krystall by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Krystall's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Krystall births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 91 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystall? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 170 babies named Krystall. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 17 births.
When was Krystall most popular? ▼
Krystall was most popular in the 1980s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Krystall been used? ▼
Records for Krystall go back to 1977, giving 32 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Krystall? ▼
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 Krystall's data
- Krystall's decade-level peak was the 1980s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Krystall
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Compare Krystall side by side: Krystall vs Krystal Krystall vs Krystle Krystall vs Krysta
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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, 1977–2008 (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. "Krystall: Baby Name Since 1977 - 170 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystall. 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 Krystall 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.