Kristyann
A feminine name of American origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Kristyann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristyann today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristyann births was 1977 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristyann. 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 Kristyann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
1977
8 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,897
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kristyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristyann 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 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristyann 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 Kristyann 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 Kristyann
The given name Kristyann is a relatively modern name that appears to be a combination of the more traditional names Kristina and Ann. The name Kristina is derived from the Greek name Χριστίνα (Christína), which is a feminine form of the Greek word Χριστός (Christós) meaning "anointed" or "the anointed one." This refers to Jesus Christ, the central figure in Christianity. The name Ann is a English variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
Kristyann does not have a long and storied history, as it is a relatively new name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the names Kristina and Ann, chosen by parents who wanted a unique and modern name for their daughter that still had ties to traditional and meaningful names.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that mention the name Kristyann specifically, the names Kristina and Ann have been used throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name Kristina was Kristina Vasa, the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. She was known for her intelligence and her interest in the arts and sciences.
A few notable individuals named Kristyann throughout history include Kristyann Addis, an American actress and singer born in 1981, and Kristyann Polette, a Canadian author and journalist born in 1969. However, due to the relatively recent origin of the name, there are fewer historical figures with this exact spelling.
The name Kristyann has been used in various parts of the English-speaking world, particularly in North America and Europe, since the late 20th century. While not as common as some other names, it has been given to children by parents who appreciate its unique combination of traditional elements and modern flair.
People
Kristyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristyann 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
Kristyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristyann 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Kristyann a common name?
We classify Kristyann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristyann was 1977, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristyann is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristyann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristyann 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.