Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Krystin

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

Current Rank

#12,132

Peak Rank

#887 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

2020

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#887

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krystin

Krystin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1965, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 207 Krystins were born — ranking #887 that year. As of 2026, Krystin ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Krystins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Krystin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krystin 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 Krystin

What does the name Krystin mean?

Krystin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krystin in 2026?

In 2026, Krystin ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Krystin most popular?

Krystin reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #887 that year with 207 babies given the name.

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

Krystin has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Nevada, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Krystin.

Is Krystin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krystin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krystin include Veta, Ariane, Aminah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krystin

Krystin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Krystin's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #887. Use the chart and map above to compare Krystin'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.