Total births
150
Girls' name · since 1972
Krystl
150 babies named Krystl in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 150
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Krystl is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 150 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krystl has been recorded 150 times among girls since 1972, 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 1972 to 1995.
- 150 total births
- 1972–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 girls have been named Krystl since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 150
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Krystl was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
19 babies were named Krystl in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Krystl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krystl splits its recorded history at 1986: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krystl at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Krystl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1995
- Peak year (1982)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Krystl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Krystl's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Krystl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 114 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystl? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 150 babies named Krystl. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 19 births.
When was Krystl most popular? ▼
Krystl was most popular in the 1980s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Krystl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Krystl since 1972 -- 24 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Krystl? ▼
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 Krystl's data
- Krystl's decade-level peak was the 1980s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 1990s -- 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 Krystl
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krystl
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Krystina Girl
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Krysten Girl
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Compare Krystl side by side: Krystl vs Krystal Krystl vs Krystle Krystl 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, 1972–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Krystl: Baby Name Since 1972 - 150 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystl. 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 Krystl 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.