Total births
12,938
Girls' name · since 1969
Krystle
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 12,938 babies named Krystle, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12,938
- total births
- 1969–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
Krystle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 12,938 recorded since 1969.
Krystle has 12,938 recorded births among girls since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2016.
- 12,938 total births
- 1969–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
12,938 girls have been named Krystle since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 12,938
- total births
- 1969–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Krystle was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
2,579 babies were named Krystle in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Krystle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Krystle's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 8% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 92%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 2,579, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Krystle at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Krystle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2016
- Peak year (1985)
- 2,579
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Krystle popularity over time - boys
44 total births recorded since 1982 (Krystle as boys' name)
Krystle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Krystle's strongest decade.
10,869 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Krystle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
10,869 births
- 1990s 1,791
1990s
1,791 births
- 2000s 177
2000s
177 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10,869 births (84% of all-time use).
How Krystle 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 Krystle's total volume
Krystle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Krystle by state
Where Krystle concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,720 | 13.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,232 | 9.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 1,159 | 9.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 674 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 596 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 477 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 464 | 3.6% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 396 | 3.1% |
California share of Krystle's total US births 13.3%
Even split
1,720 of 12,938 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 48 reporting states.
Krystle appears in 48 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystle? ▼
12,938 babies have been named Krystle since 1969. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1985 with 2,579 births.
When was Krystle most popular? ▼
Krystle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10,869 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Krystle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krystle are California (1,720 births), Texas (1,232 births), New York (1,159 births).
How long has the name Krystle been used? ▼
Krystle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 48 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Krystle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krystal, Krysta, Krystina, Krysten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krystle's data
- Krystle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (10,869 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Krystles (1,720 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 Krystle
Nearby Names Like Krystle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krystle
Krystal Girl
#2186 75,186 births
Krysta Girl
6,566 births
Krystina Girl
#11261 4,819 births
Krysten Girl
#12376 4,038 births
Krystin Girl
3,131 births
Compare Krystle side by side: Krystle vs Krystal Krystle vs Krysta Krystle vs Krystina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Kaliyah #442
12,946 births · Peak 2025
Vada #955
12,927 births · Peak 2020
Kailee #1934
12,925 births · Peak 2003
Winona #734
12,953 births · Peak 2025
Maisie #256
12,954 births · Peak 2025
David #12179
12,959 births · Peak 1983
Emmy #453
12,963 births · Peak 2025
Cordelia #1066
12,906 births · Peak 2015
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, 1969–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Krystle: Baby Name Since 1969 - 12,938 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystle. 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 Krystle 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.