Total births
1,633
Unisex name · since 1983
Krystian
1,633 babies named Krystian in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5328
- among boys today
- 1,633
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Krystian is the #5328 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,633 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krystian has been recorded 1,633 times among boys since 1983, currently ranked #5328 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #5328 among boys today
- 1,633 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Krystian is currently the #5328 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,633 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5328
- among boys today
- 1,633
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Krystian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5328
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Krystian was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
86 babies were named Krystian in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Krystian compares
1,633 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Krystian's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Krystian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,633 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 86 | 23 | 22,252 |
Krystian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Krystian's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 86, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Krystian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,328
Active since
1983
Krystian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Krystian popularity over time - girls
484 total births recorded since 1985 (Krystian as girls' name)
Krystian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Krystian's strongest decade.
655 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Krystian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
335 births
- 2000s
2000s
655 births
- 2010s
2010s
440 births
- 2020s 158
2020s
158 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 655 births (40% of all-time use).
How Krystian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Krystian's total volume
Krystian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Krystian by state
Where Krystian concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 324 | 19.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 184 | 11.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 78 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 61 | 3.7% |
| #5 | California | | 56 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
Illinois share of Krystian's total US births 19.8%
Even split
324 of 1,633 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Krystian appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystian? ▼
1,633 babies have been named Krystian since 1983. It currently ranks #5328 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 86 births.
When was Krystian most popular? ▼
Krystian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 655 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Krystian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krystian are Illinois (324 births), New York (184 births), New Jersey (78 births).
Is Krystian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Krystian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,633 births, and as a girl's name it has 484 births.
How long has the name Krystian been used? ▼
Records for Krystian go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Krystian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krystopher, Krystal, Krystofer, Krystle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Krystian's data
- Krystian's decade-level peak was the 2000s (655 total births); usage has since declined to 158 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Krystians (324 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Krystian
Nearby Names Like Krystian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krystian
Krystopher Boy
#12755 729 births
Krystal Boy
190 births
Krystofer Boy
169 births
Krystle Boy
44 births
Krys Boy
17 births
Compare Krystian side by side: Krystian vs Krystopher Krystian vs Krystal Krystian vs Krystofer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Krystian
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, 1983–2025 (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. "Krystian: #5328 Unisex Name - 1,633 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystian. 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 Krystian 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.