Girl · #13,386 in 2026

Krystl

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

Current Rank

#13,386

Peak Rank

#4,025 (1982)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1995

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#4025

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krystl

Krystl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 19 Krystls were born — ranking #4,025 that year. As of 2026, Krystl ranks #13,386 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 150 Krystls 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 Krystl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krystl 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 Krystl

What does the name Krystl mean?

Krystl is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krystl in 2026?

In 2026, Krystl ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Krystl most popular?

Krystl reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #4,025 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Krystl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krystl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krystl include Darliene, Kayrene, Carolea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krystl

Krystl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Krystl's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #4,025. Use the chart and map above to compare Krystl'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.