Kristalee
An English feminine name likely derived from the combination of "Krista" and "Lee".
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Kristalee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristalee today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristalee births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristalee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kristalee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,317
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kristalee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristalee from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Kristalee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristalee 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 Kristalee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristalee
The name Kristalee is a relatively modern and unique name, believed to have originated in the 20th century as a combination of the popular name Krista and the suffix "lee."
Krista itself is a feminine form of the name Kristian or Christian, which has its roots in the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed one" or "Christ." The name Christian was originally used to refer to followers of Christ and later became a popular given name across various cultures, particularly in Europe and the Americas.
The origin of the suffix "lee" is less clear, but it is often thought to be derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. This suffix has been used in many English names, such as Ashley, Bentley, and Shelley, among others.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts directly mentioning the name Kristalee, its components have a rich history. The name Christian has been recorded in various forms throughout the centuries, and its usage can be traced back to the early days of Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kristalee itself can be found in the United States in the late 20th century. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact first usage or the reason behind its creation.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kristalee, although it remains relatively rare. One example is Kristalee Treherne, an American artist and painter born in the mid-20th century, known for her vibrant abstract works.
Another person with this name is Kristalee Manners, a Canadian actress and voice artist who has lent her talents to various animated series and video games in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
In the world of literature, Kristalee Spicer is an American author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Kristalee Wilkinson, born in the late 20th century, is a Canadian entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful women's clothing line and has been recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry.
Lastly, Kristalee Hodges is a notable American environmental activist and conservationist who has been actively involved in various campaigns to protect natural habitats and raise awareness about sustainable living practices.
People
Kristalee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristalee 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
Kristalee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristalee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristalee 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Kristalee a common name?
We classify Kristalee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristalee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristalee was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristalee is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kristalee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kristalee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristalee 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.
Is Kristalee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kristalee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kristalee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kristalee as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.