Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Krystan

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

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#3,540 (1991)

Total Babies

397

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2009

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#3540

Peak Rank

397

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krystan

Krystan 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 1991, when 30 Krystans were born — ranking #3,540 that year. As of 2026, Krystan ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 397 Krystans 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 Krystan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krystan 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 Krystan

What does the name Krystan mean?

Krystan 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 Krystan in 2026?

In 2026, Krystan ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Krystan most popular?

Krystan reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #3,540 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Krystan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krystan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krystan include Trana, Marquis, Courtny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krystan

Krystan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 397 births in the dataset. Krystan's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #3,540. Use the chart and map above to compare Krystan'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.