Girl · #2,162 in 2026

Krystal

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

Current Rank

#2,162

Peak Rank

#53 (1985)

Total Babies

75K

5-Yr Trend

-36%

1946

First Year

2026

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#53

Peak Rank

75K

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krystal

Krystal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 5,933 Krystals were born — ranking #53 that year. As of 2026, Krystal ranks #2,162 for baby girls with 88 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 75K Krystals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Krystal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krystal 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 Krystal

What does the name Krystal mean?

Krystal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1946. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krystal in 2026?

In 2026, Krystal ranks #2,162 among girls' names in the U.S., with 88 babies given the name that year.

When was Krystal most popular?

Krystal reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #53 that year with 5,933 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Krystal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krystal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krystal include Mamie, Christy, Arlene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krystal

Krystal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 75K births in the dataset. Krystal's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #53. Use the chart and map above to compare Krystal'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.