Girl · #12,187 in 2026

Chrysten

Name: Popularity of the name Chrysten in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chrysten, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,187

Peak Rank

#12,187 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2002

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#12187

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chrysten

Chrysten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Chrystens were born — ranking #12,187 that year. As of 2026, Chrysten ranks #12,187 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Chrystens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chrysten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chrysten is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chrysten

What does the name Chrysten mean?

Chrysten is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chrysten in 2026?

In 2026, Chrysten ranks #12,187 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Chrysten most popular?

Chrysten reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #12,187 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Chrysten a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chrysten is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chrysten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrysten include Annesa, Joaquin, Jacqlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chrysten

Chrysten is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Chrysten's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #12,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrysten's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.