Krystal
Peaked at #53 nationally in 1985, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Krystal has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Krystal — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#53
in 1985
Current rank
#2176
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1946–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Krystal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #53 nationally with 5,933 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1007 (2014) to #2176 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Krystal ranks #2176 nationally for girls, with 87 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,176 | 87 |
| 2023 | #1,768 | 116 |
| 2022 | #1,878 | 108 |
| 2021 | #1,518 | 139 |
| 2020 | #1,761 | 114 |
| 2019 | #1,448 | 153 |
| 2018 | #1,396 | 161 |
| 2017 | #1,187 | 206 |
Krystal — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2083
in 1986
Last ranked
#5094
in 1992
Years tracked
13
1978–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1978, Krystal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1986, ranking #2083 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Krystal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1992, when it stood at #5094.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #5,094 | 11 |
| 1991 | #3,937 | 15 |
| 1990 | #5,216 | 10 |
| 1989 | #2,658 | 24 |
| 1988 | #3,449 | 15 |
| 1987 | #5,821 | 7 |
| 1986 | #2,083 | 28 |
| 1985 | #2,103 | 27 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Krystal most popular?
Krystal was most popular in 1985, when it ranked #53 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Krystal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Krystal?
At least 75,286 babies have been recorded with the name Krystal in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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