Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Krystle since 1969
Babies named Krystle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 10,869 |
| 1990s | 1,791 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krystle is a modern respelling of Crystal, a name that rose to prominence in the United States during the 1980s. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1969, suggesting it was a creative coinage of the era. Its peak year came in 1985, when it reached its highest recorded usage, but by the following year it began a steady decline, a trajectory that continues through the latest data from 2025. Unlike many names of its time, Krystle never attained top-100 status and has become quite rare, with fewer than 100 births per year in recent decades. Its unusual spelling sets it apart from the more common Krystal, but both forms remain tied to the gemstone-inspired naming trend of the late 20th century.
Krystle is a phonetic respelling of Crystal, which derives from the English vocabulary word for a clear, transparent gem, ultimately from Greek krystallos meaning 'ice' or 'rock crystal.' The spelling Krystle emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of other y- and -le name variants. It gained brief visibility in the 1980s but has since declined in use.
Where Krystle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krys, Chrissy
Sibling names for Krystle
Names that share Krystle's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Krystle
Names whose popularity has moved with Krystle's over the last 50 years.
