Krystina
A feminine variant of the name Christina derived from the Greek name Christós meaning "anointed".
Name Census estimates that about 4,614 living Americans carry the first name Krystina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krystina today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krystina births was 1987 (480 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krystina. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Krystina with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
4.6K
~ 1 in 74,286 Americans
Peak year
1987
480 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,640
Tracked since 1949
Census
Krystina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 4,277 people with the first name Krystina, which placed it at #4,390 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
#4,390
National first-name rank
People counted
4.3K
4,277 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
62.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krystina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krystina is White at 62.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Black (9.4%). 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 Krystina 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 Krystina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.1% · 2,658
- Hispanic or Latino19.5% · 834
- Black or African American9.4% · 404
- Two or more races5.4% · 229
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 119
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 33
Popularity
Krystina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krystina from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,982 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
Krystina 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 Krystina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krystinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Krystina, while South Carolina, Oklahoma, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 91 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krystina
The name Krystina is a feminine form derived from the Greek name Christos, which means "anointed one" or "the anointed." It is closely related to the name Christina, which has its roots in the Latin word "Christianus," meaning "a Christian." The name Krystina gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Eastern European countries like Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krystina can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1185, a Polish noblewoman named Krystina of Masovia was born. She later became the wife of Leszek I the White, the High Duke of Poland, and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during her time.
The name Krystina also has religious connections. In the 4th century, Saint Christina of Bolsena, a young Christian martyr, was venerated for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. Her name, which means "a follower of Christ," inspired many parents to name their daughters Krystina as a tribute to her devotion.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Krystina. One of the most famous was Krystina Vasa (1626-1689), the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her scholarly pursuits, and her reign marked a period of cultural flourishing in Sweden.
Another prominent figure was Krystina Skarbek (1908-1952), a Polish woman who served as a Special Operations Executive agent during World War II. Her bravery and resourcefulness earned her the nickname "Christine Granville," and she was later awarded the George Medal and the Croix de Guerre for her contributions to the Allied cause.
In the world of literature, Krystina Żywulska (1914-1992) was a renowned Polish writer and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of war, exile, and the human condition, earned her numerous literary awards and international acclaim.
Krystina Tsvetanova (1933-2022) was a Bulgarian politician and diplomat who served as the first female Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1994 to 1995. She played a crucial role in Bulgaria's transition to democracy after the fall of communism.
Finally, Krystina Aryzta (born 1980) is a renowned Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and films. Her talent and versatility have made her a beloved figure in the Latin American entertainment industry.
People
Krystina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krystina 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
Krystina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krystina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,614 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krystina 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 74,286 US residents.
Is Krystina a common name?
We classify Krystina as "Rare". It ranks above 96.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,817 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krystina most popular?
The single biggest year for Krystina was 1987, when 480 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krystina is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Krystina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 4,277 people with the name Krystina, or 1.42 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #4,390 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 Krystina 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 Krystina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Krystina appears almost entirely female. Of the 4,277 people counted with this name, 99.7% 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 Krystina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krystina is White at 62.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Black (9.4%). 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 Krystina most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Krystina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.1% (2,658 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 Krystina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krystina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krystina 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 Krystina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krystina 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 Krystina 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 many people are called Krystina?
Want to know how many people share the name Krystina? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.