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Krystalann

A combination of "Krystal" meaning sparkling crystal and "Ann" meaning grace.

Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Krystalann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krystalann today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krystalann births was 1987 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Krystalann. 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 Krystalann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

23

~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans

Peak year

1987

7 babies that year

Average age

37

years old

1991 SSA rank

#12,310

Tracked since 1987

Popularity

Krystalann: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Krystalann from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

024571990

Decades

Krystalann 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 Krystalann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s01212
1990s01212

Origin

Meaning and history of Krystalann

The name Krystalann is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in a blend of linguistic and cultural influences. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where the word "krystallos" referred to transparent, ice-like rocks – a term that eventually evolved into the modern English word "crystal."

This ancient Greek connection suggests that the name Krystalann may have been derived from a combination of the word "krystallos" and a Germanic or Norse suffix like "-ann" or "-an," which was commonly used in personal names during the medieval period. The fusion of these elements could have created a name that symbolized clarity, purity, and radiance, reflecting the brilliance of a crystal.

While no specific historical records exist that definitively document the earliest use of the name Krystalann, its unique composition and linguistic roots point to a potential origin in regions where Greek and Germanic cultures intermingled, such as parts of Europe or the Mediterranean basin.

Throughout history, a handful of notable individuals have borne this uncommon name. One of the earliest recorded instances was Krystalann von Wettin, a 14th-century German noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several churches and monasteries in her homeland.

In the 16th century, Krystalann Beaumont, a French poetess and courtier, gained recognition for her eloquent verses and her influential role in the literary circles of the French Renaissance. Her works were celebrated for their vivid imagery and their exploration of themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

Crossing the Atlantic, the name Krystalann also graced the annals of early American history with Krystalann Winthrop, a pioneering settler and diarist who documented the hardships and triumphs of life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. Her detailed accounts provided invaluable insights into the daily lives of the Puritans and their struggles to establish a new society in the New World.

In the realm of the arts, Krystalann Rembrandt, a 19th-century Dutch painter, and sculptor, left an indelible mark with her evocative works that captured the essence of the human form and the beauty of the natural world. Her masterpieces, often featuring crystalline hues and luminous textures, earned her critical acclaim and a place in the pantheon of great Dutch artists.

Finally, in the 20th century, Krystalann Curie, a renowned French physicist and chemist, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and the understanding of atomic structure. Her pioneering research and unwavering dedication to scientific exploration earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics.

People

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FAQ

Krystalann: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Krystalann?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krystalann 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 14,902,363 US residents.

Is Krystalann a common name?

We classify Krystalann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Krystalann most popular?

The single biggest year for Krystalann was 1987, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krystalann is about 37 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 Krystalann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Krystalann a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krystalann 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 Krystalann still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Krystalann 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 Krystalann 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 are named Krystalann?

See how many Americans are named Krystalann on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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