Krystin
A girl's name of Greek origin with 3,131 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Ancient Greek, one of the modern spelling variants of Kristin.
Krystin is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a modern spelling variant of Kristin, from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The Kry- opening was a fashionable 1980s and 90s styling choice that gave the classic name a more contemporary edge.
Krystin was used from the 1970s through the 1990s as one of several creative spellings of Kristin. It carries the same clear Christian heritage with a slightly more distinctive written character — a name that wears its faith with quiet style.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Krystin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Krystin breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Krystin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Krystin has 55+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 105 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 353 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,162 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 1,308 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 134 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 62 | — |
The Story of Krystin
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Krystin is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Krystin are most likely born between 1979 and 1999.
How rare is Krystin?
With 3,131 total births on record, Krystin remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1965, peaked in the 1980s with 1,308 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Krystin by the numbers
- Would fill 65 school buses
- Meeting one Krystin per day would take 8.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(55 years, 1965–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | #12860 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14823 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11193 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15363 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13804 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9283 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9948 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8043 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6736 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6527 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5639 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6466 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6969 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5831 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4777 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3536 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3917 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3223 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2618 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2583 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1965–2020