Total births
729
Boys' name · since 1979
Krystopher
Krystopher has 729 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12755
- among boys today
- 729
- born since 1979
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
729 babies have been named Krystopher since 1979, making it today's #12755 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krystopher has been recorded 729 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #12755 nationally and more common than 11% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2024.
- #12755 among boys today
- 729 born since 1979
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Krystopher is currently the #12755 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 729 born since 1979, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12755
- among boys today
- 729
- born since 1979
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Krystopher vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12755
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Krystopher was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
35 babies were named Krystopher in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Krystopher compares
729 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Krystopher's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Krystopher | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 729 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Krystopher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Krystopher's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Krystopher at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#12,755
Active since
1979
Krystopher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2024
- Peak year (1990)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Krystopher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Krystopher's strongest decade.
224 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Krystopher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
224 births
- 2000s
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 224 births (31% of all-time use).
How Krystopher 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 Krystopher's total volume
Krystopher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Krystopher by state
Where Krystopher concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Krystopher's total US births 1.4%
Even split
10 of 729 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystopher? ▼
729 babies have been named Krystopher since 1979. It currently ranks #12755 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 35 births.
When was Krystopher most popular? ▼
Krystopher was most popular in the 1990s decade with 224 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Krystopher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krystopher are Texas (10 births), California (8 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Krystopher been used? ▼
Krystopher has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 46 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Krystopher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krystian, Krystal, Krystofer, Krystle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Krystopher's data
- Krystopher's decade-level peak was the 1990s (224 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Krystophers (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Krystopher
Nearby Names Like Krystopher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krystopher
Krystian Boy
#5328 1,633 births
Krystal Boy
190 births
Krystofer Boy
169 births
Krystle Boy
44 births
Krys Boy
17 births
Compare Krystopher side by side: Krystopher vs Krystian Krystopher vs Krystal Krystopher vs Krystofer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Krystopher
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, 1979–2024 (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. "Krystopher: #12755 Boys' Name - 729 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystopher. 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 Krystopher 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.