Krystine
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ."
Name Census estimates that about 865 living Americans carry the first name Krystine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krystine today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krystine births was 1988 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krystine. 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
865
~ 1 in 396,248 Americans
Peak year
1988
70 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2015 SSA rank
#9,250
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Krystine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krystine from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 342 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
Krystine 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 Krystine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krystines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Krystine, while Illinois, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krystine
The name Krystine is a variant spelling of the name Christine, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name Christine is derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "Christ." It is a feminine form of the name Christian, which was originally used as a surname for early Christians.
The name Krystine likely emerged as an alternative spelling in various European regions, particularly in areas where languages were influenced by Greek or Latin roots. The variation in spelling could be attributed to regional dialects, language shifts, or personal preferences.
The name Christine has a long history and can be traced back to the early days of Christianity. It was commonly used among early Christian communities as a way to honor and show devotion to Christ. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in areas with strong Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christine is found in the work of the 12th-century French writer and philosopher, Christine de Pizan (1364-1430). She was a renowned author and is considered one of the earliest feminist writers in Europe. Another notable historical figure with the name Christine was Queen Christine of Sweden (1626-1689), who reigned from 1632 to 1654 and was known for her patronage of the arts and sciences.
In literature, the name Christine appears in various works, such as the medieval romance "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion" by Chrétien de Troyes, where a character named Christine plays a significant role. The name also features in religious texts and hagiographies, often associated with female saints and martyrs.
Other notable individuals throughout history with the name Christine or its variant spellings include Christine Lagarde (born 1956), the former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and the first woman to hold that position; Christine Blasey Ford (born 1966), an American professor who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault; and Christine Keeler (1942-2017), a British model and showgirl known for her involvement in the Profumo affair, a political scandal in the 1960s.
While the spelling "Krystine" is less common, it has been used throughout history as an alternative to Christine, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences on the name's evolution.
People
Krystine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krystine 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
Krystine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krystine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 865 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krystine 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 396,248 US residents.
Is Krystine a common name?
We classify Krystine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 928 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krystine most popular?
The single biggest year for Krystine was 1988, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krystine is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Krystine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krystine 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.