Krystle
Primarily a girl's name with 12,939 recorded births. Also given to 44 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name, variant of Crystal.
Krystle is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a stylized spelling of Crystal, derived from the Greek krystallos, meaning 'ice, clear glass.' The -le ending was a 1980s flourish designed to give the name a more distinctive, elegant look.
The soap opera Dynasty (1981–1989) made this spelling famous through the character Krystle Carrington, played by Linda Evans. At the height of the show's popularity, the name surged dramatically — one of TV's most direct influences on baby naming trends.
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In the American context, Krystle is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1969–2016). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Krystle’s 12,939 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Krystle has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Krystle has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 | #16159 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 177 | #7851 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,791 | #1652 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 10,869 | #554 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 73 | #6639 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #8035 | — |
The Story of Krystle
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1985, Krystle is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Krystle are most likely born between 1975 and 1995.
How rare is Krystle?
Krystle has 12,939 recorded births in the U.S. — a well-established name with deep roots.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1980s with 10,869 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Krystle by the numbers
- Would fill 270 school buses
- Meeting one Krystle per day would take 35.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1969–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #17666 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15537 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12864 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18567 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14533 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9812 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9880 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7343 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8131 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8049 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5704 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5787 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5959 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3308 |
| 1999 | 45 | #2966 |
| 1998 | 43 | #2993 |
| 1997 | 44 | #2802 |
| 1996 | 72 | #1970 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1770 |
| 1994 | 147 | #1200 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Krystle as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Krystle has also been given to 44 boys in the U.S. since 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2016