Total births
1,274
Girls' name · since 1973
Kyrstin
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 1,274 babies named Kyrstin, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,274
- total births
- 1973–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Kyrstin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,274 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kyrstin has been recorded 1,274 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1973 to 2016.
- 1,274 total births
- 1973–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,274 girls have been named Kyrstin since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,274
- total births
- 1973–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Kyrstin was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
65 babies were named Kyrstin in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Kyrstin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kyrstin's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kyrstin at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Kyrstin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2016
- Peak year (2003)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kyrstin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kyrstin's strongest decade.
545 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Kyrstin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s
1990s
545 births
- 2000s
2000s
534 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 545 births (43% of all-time use).
How Kyrstin 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 Kyrstin's total volume
Kyrstin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kyrstin by state
Where Kyrstin concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 63 | 4.9% |
| #2 | California | | 50 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 48 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 21 | 1.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Kyrstin's total US births 4.9%
Even split
63 of 1,274 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Kyrstin appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyrstin? ▼
1,274 babies have been named Kyrstin since 1973. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 2003 with 65 births.
When was Kyrstin most popular? ▼
Kyrstin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 545 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Kyrstin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyrstin are Texas (63 births), California (50 births), Pennsylvania (48 births).
How long has the name Kyrstin been used? ▼
Kyrstin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 44 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Kyrstin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyra, Kyrie, Kyrah, Kyrsten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kyrstin's data
- Kyrstin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (545 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kyrstins (63 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 Kyrstin
Nearby Names Like Kyrstin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyrstin
Kyra Girl
#721 38,285 births
Kyrie Girl
#2273 4,298 births
Kyrah Girl
#2998 2,489 births
Kyrsten Girl
1,995 births
Kyree Girl
#6065 919 births
Compare Kyrstin side by side: Kyrstin vs Kyra Kyrstin vs Kyrie Kyrstin vs Kyrah
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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, 1973–2016 (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. "Kyrstin: Baby Name Since 1973 - 1,274 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyrstin. 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 Kyrstin 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.