Holding steady.
Popularity of Krystalyn since 1979
Babies named Krystalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krystalyn is a modern respelling of Crystal that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, riding the wave of creative name spellings popular in the late 20th century. Its highest recorded usage came in 1985, during the peak of the Crystal family of names. Though it has never been a common choice, Krystalyn has maintained a stable presence over the decades, consistent with its trajectory showing stable usage. The name reflects a broader trend of transforming familiar sounds into unique identifiers, and it remains a distinctive option for parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Krystalyn is a modern coinage derived from Crystal, which itself comes from the Greek word "krystallos" meaning ice or clear stone. The name emerged in the late 20th century as a respelling of Crystal with a distinctive -yn suffix, reflecting a trend of creative variant spellings in American naming. It saw modest use in the 1980s and 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Lyn, Krystal
Sibling names for Krystalyn
Names that share Krystalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
