Find out how popular the first name Krystle has been for the last 43 years (from 1974 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Krystle by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Krystle is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Krystle being female.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Krystle.

The history of the first name Krystle

The name Krystle is a modern English variant of the name Crystal, which derives from the Greek word "krystallos" meaning "ice" or "crystal." It is thought to have emerged as a given name in the early 20th century, although its precise origins are unclear.

Records indicate that the name Krystle first appeared in the United States in the 1940s, likely as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional Crystal. It gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly after the character Krystle Carrington was introduced in the popular television series Dynasty in 1981.

While the name Krystle does not have deep historical roots or any known appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the years. One of the earliest recorded examples is Krystle Brier, an American actress born in 1954, who appeared in various television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s.

Another notable Krystle was Krystle Villanueva, a Filipina model and actress born in 1980, who won the Miss Earth Philippines pageant in 2000 and represented her country in the Miss Earth pageant. Krystle D'Souza, an Indian actress born in 1990, is also known for her roles in various Hindi television series.

In the world of sports, Krystle Esdelle is a former professional basketball player from the Bahamas, born in 1983, who played for several teams in the WNBA and overseas. Krystle Clark, an Australian rules footballer born in 1993, has also made a name for herself in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition.

These individuals, while not necessarily historically significant, have contributed to the popularity and recognition of the name Krystle in their respective fields and regions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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