Total births
711
Girls' name · since 1967
Krystyn
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Krystyn, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 711
- total births
- 1967–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Krystyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 711 have been recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Krystyn recorded 711 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2013.
- 711 total births
- 1967–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
711 girls have been named Krystyn since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 711
- total births
- 1967–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Krystyn was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
51 babies were named Krystyn in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Krystyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krystyn splits its recorded history at 1991: 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 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krystyn at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Krystyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2013
- Peak year (1990)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Krystyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Krystyn's strongest decade.
267 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Krystyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
267 births
- 1990s
1990s
265 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 267 births (38% of all-time use).
How Krystyn 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 Krystyn's total volume
Krystyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Krystyn by state
Where Krystyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Krystyn's total US births 1.8%
Even split
13 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krystyn? ▼
711 babies have been named Krystyn since 1967. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1990 with 51 births.
When was Krystyn most popular? ▼
Krystyn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 267 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Krystyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krystyn are California (13 births), Texas (11 births), Pennsylvania (6 births).
How long has the name Krystyn been used? ▼
Krystyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 47 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Krystyn? ▼
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 Krystyn's data
- Krystyn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (267 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Krystyns (13 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 Krystyn
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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, 1967–2013 (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. "Krystyn: Baby Name Since 1967 - 711 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krystyn. 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 Krystyn 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.