Girl · #14,411 in 2026

Krysty

Deathlands is a series of novels written by Christopher Lowder under the pseudonym Jack Adrian and published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel, Pilgrimage to Hell, was published in 1986. This series of novels was written by Lowder until he became ill following his development of the plot and writing most of the book.

Current Rank
#14,411
Peak Rank
#8,779 (1987)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
1999
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#8779
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Krysty

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Deathlands is a series of novels written by Christopher Lowder under the pseudonym Jack Adrian and published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel, Pilgrimage to Hell, was published in 1986. This series of novels was written by Lowder until he became ill following his development of the plot and writing most of the book.

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The Story of Krysty

Krysty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 7 Krystys were born — ranking #8,779 that year. As of 2026, Krysty ranks #14,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Krystys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Krysty

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krysty is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Krysty

What does the name Krysty mean?
Deathlands is a series of novels written by Christopher Lowder under the pseudonym Jack Adrian and published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel, Pilgrimage to Hell, was published in 1986. This series of novels was written by Lowder until he became ill following his development of the plot and writing most of the book.
How popular is Krysty in 2026?
In 2026, Krysty ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Krysty most popular?
Krysty reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #8,779 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Krysty a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Krysty is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Krysty?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krysty include Katharyne, Jerrell, Cornetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krysty

Krysty is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Krysty's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #8,779. Use the chart and map above to compare Krysty'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.