Krislyn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "fair" or "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,340 living Americans carry the first name Krislyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krislyn today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krislyn births was 2003 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krislyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 255,787 Americans
Peak year
2003
55 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,239
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Krislyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krislyn from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 460 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krislyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Krislyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krislyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, California recorded the most babies named Krislyn, while Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krislyn
The name Krislyn is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a combination of the names Kristin and Lynn. It does not appear to have any direct origins in ancient languages or cultures.
The first part of the name, Kris, is a shortened form of the name Kristin or Kristen, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed one" or "Christ." This name has been popular among Christians since the early days of Christianity, as it refers to Jesus Christ.
The second part of the name, Lyn, is a common English name that can be traced back to the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree" or "linden tree." It was originally a surname derived from a place name, but it became popular as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.
While the name Krislyn itself does not have a long historical record, it may have been inspired by the popularity of similar names like Kristin and Lynn. It likely gained popularity in the late 20th century as a combination of these two names.
There are no recorded instances of famous historical figures named Krislyn, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are a few notable people with variations of the name:
1. Kristin Hersh (born 1966) - American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her work with the alternative rock band Throwing Muses.
2. Kristen Stewart (born 1990) - American actress, best known for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga film series.
3. Kristen Bell (born 1980) - American actress, known for her roles in television series such as Veronica Mars and The Good Place.
4. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010) - English actress, known for her roles in films such as Georgy Girl and Shine.
5. Lynn Collins (born 1977) - American actress, known for her roles in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine and John Carter.
While the name Krislyn may not have a rich historical background, it reflects the modern trend of combining and blending existing names to create new and unique names, often with the goal of making them sound more distinctive or creative.
People
Krislyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krislyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Krislyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krislyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,340 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krislyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 255,787 US residents.
Is Krislyn a common name?
We classify Krislyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,373 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krislyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Krislyn was 2003, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krislyn is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Krislyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krislyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.