Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Khrystal

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

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#3,773 (1992)

Total Babies

351

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2008

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3773

Peak Rank

351

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khrystal

Khrystal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 28 Khrystals were born — ranking #3,773 that year. As of 2026, Khrystal ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 351 Khrystals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khrystal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khrystal 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 Khrystal

What does the name Khrystal mean?

Khrystal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khrystal in 2026?

In 2026, Khrystal ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Khrystal most popular?

Khrystal reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,773 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Khrystal most popular?

Khrystal has historically been most popular in Texas, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Khrystal.

Is Khrystal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Khrystal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khrystal include Athanasia, Melisse, Darnelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khrystal

Khrystal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 351 births in the dataset. Khrystal's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,773. Use the chart and map above to compare Khrystal'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.