Girl · #9,109 in 2026

Krystel

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

Current Rank

#9,109

Peak Rank

#1,447 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#1447

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krystel

Krystel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 88 Krystels were born — ranking #1,447 that year. As of 2026, Krystel ranks #9,109 for baby girls with 9 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 1K Krystels 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 Krystel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krystel 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 Krystel

What does the name Krystel mean?

Krystel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krystel in 2026?

In 2026, Krystel ranks #9,109 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Krystel most popular?

Krystel reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #1,447 that year with 88 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Krystel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krystel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krystel include Roseline, Marcine, Haroldine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krystel

Krystel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Krystel's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #1,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Krystel'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.