Girl · #11,927 in 2026

Krisalyn

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

Current Rank

#11,927

Peak Rank

#4,357 (2006)

Total Babies

176

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2014

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#4357

Peak Rank

176

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krisalyn

Krisalyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 33 Krisalyns were born — ranking #4,357 that year. As of 2026, Krisalyn ranks #11,927 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 176 Krisalyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Krisalyn

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

Grizzling
Crystallin
Crazily
Crosslin
Croslin
Guzzling
Carolyn
Chrysalis
Crystalline
Kremlin
Carolin
Crinoline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Krisalyn

What does the name Krisalyn mean?

Krisalyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krisalyn in 2026?

In 2026, Krisalyn ranks #11,927 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Krisalyn most popular?

Krisalyn reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #4,357 that year with 33 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Krisalyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krisalyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krisalyn include Damiana, Sheina, Darius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krisalyn

Krisalyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Krisalyn's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #4,357. Use the chart and map above to compare Krisalyn'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.