Holding steady.
Popularity of Krystall since 1977
Babies named Krystall per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krystall is a modern respelling of Crystal that first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. It reached its peak usage in 1985, reflecting the broader trend of gemstone names in the 1980s. The name has never entered the top 1000 rankings, and its usage has remained stable over the decades, with very few newborns receiving the name in recent years. It is almost exclusively given to girls, and its distinctive spelling sets it apart from the more common Crystal.
Krystall is a modern respelling of the name Crystal, which comes from the English vocabulary word crystal, ultimately from the Greek 'krystallos' meaning 'ice' or 'clear stone'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in the 1980s, as part of a trend of gemstone and nature-inspired names. Variant spellings like Krystall emerged as parents sought distinctive forms of familiar names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krissie, Kristy, Krys
Sibling names for Krystall
Names that share Krystall's style, for a brother or sister.
