Krystalynn
A feminine name with elements meaning "crystal" and "lake".
Name Census estimates that about 237 living Americans carry the first name Krystalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krystalynn today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krystalynn births was 1988 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krystalynn. 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
237
~ 1 in 1,446,221 Americans
Peak year
1988
13 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,821
Tracked since 1983
Census
Krystalynn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 216 people with the first name Krystalynn, which placed it at #36,618 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,618
National first-name rank
People counted
216
216 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
56.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krystalynn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krystalynn is White at 56.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.1%) and Black (11.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Krystalynn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Krystalynn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.9% · 123
- Hispanic or Latino18.1% · 39
- Black or African American11.1% · 24
- Two or more races8.3% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 6
Popularity
Krystalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krystalynn from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Krystalynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krystalynn 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 Krystalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krystalynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Krystalynn
The name Krystalynn is a relatively modern name, likely derived from the word "crystal" which refers to a clear, transparent mineral. It is believed to have originated in the English language, possibly as a combination of the word "crystal" and the more traditional feminine name ending "-lynn."
While the name itself does not have a deep historical lineage, the word "crystal" has its roots in the Ancient Greek word "krystallos," which means "ice." In Greek mythology, it was said that crystals were formed from the solidified tears of Khione, the goddess of snow. This connection to ice and winter may have contributed to the association of the name with purity and clarity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Krystalynn is relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a variation of more common names like Crystal or Krystal. It is a uniquely modern name, reflecting the growing trend of creating new names by combining elements of different words or names.
Despite its modern origins, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Krystalynn throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Krystalynn Lenz, an American actress born in 1989, known for her roles in various television shows and movies.
Another notable Krystalynn is Krystalynn Murriel, an American singer and songwriter born in 1992. She gained recognition for her involvement in various music projects and collaborations with other artists in the early 2000s.
In the literary world, Krystalynn Sayers is an American author born in 1978, known for her contributions to the young adult fiction genre. Her works have explored themes of self-discovery, identity, and personal growth.
Krystalynn Bransford, born in 1982, is an American entrepreneur and business leader. She has founded and led several successful companies in the technology and consumer products sectors.
Lastly, Krystalynn Everett, born in 1975, is an American visual artist and painter. Her works have been displayed in numerous galleries and exhibitions, showcasing her unique style and creative expression.
While the name Krystalynn may be relatively new, these individuals have contributed to various fields, leaving their mark on history and serving as examples of the diverse talents and achievements associated with this modern moniker.
People
Krystalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krystalynn 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
Krystalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krystalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 237 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krystalynn 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 1,446,221 US residents.
Is Krystalynn a common name?
We classify Krystalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 244 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krystalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Krystalynn was 1988, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krystalynn is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Krystalynn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 216 people with the name Krystalynn, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,618 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Krystalynn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Krystalynn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Krystalynn appears almost entirely female. Of the 218 people counted with this name, 99.1% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Krystalynn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krystalynn is White at 56.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.1%) and Black (11.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Krystalynn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Krystalynn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.9% (123 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Krystalynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krystalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krystalynn 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 Krystalynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krystalynn 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 Krystalynn 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.
How common is the name Krystalynn?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Krystalynn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.