Kyrstal
A feminine name of uncertain origins with possible meanings like "sparkling" or "crystalline".
Name Census estimates that about 121 living Americans carry the first name Kyrstal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kyrstal today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrstal births was 1986 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrstal. 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
121
~ 1 in 2,832,680 Americans
Peak year
1986
20 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1993 SSA rank
#12,678
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Kyrstal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyrstal from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 99 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
Kyrstal 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 Kyrstal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrstal
The name Kyrstal is derived from the Greek word "krystallos," which means "ice" or "crystal." This word was originally used to describe a transparent mineral, and the name likely emerged during the ancient Greek era, potentially as early as the 5th century BCE.
The name Kyrstal may have been initially associated with the concept of purity and clarity, as crystals were revered for their beauty and perceived mystical properties in ancient cultures. It's possible that the name was given to individuals who were believed to possess similar qualities or were born under auspicious celestial circumstances.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kyrstal can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a Byzantine noblewoman named Kyrstal was mentioned in a historical chronicle. This suggests that the name had already gained some popularity within the Eastern Roman Empire during that time period.
In the medieval era, the name Kyrstal appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it did resurface occasionally in various European regions. For instance, a French nun named Kyrstal de Valois lived in the 13th century and is known for her devotion to charitable works.
As the Renaissance period unfolded, the name Kyrstal gained renewed appreciation, possibly due to the growing interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. One notable figure from this time was Kyrstal Medici, an Italian Renaissance woman born in 1520, who was a patron of the arts and a skilled poet.
During the 18th century, the name Kyrstal made an appearance in the literary world with the publication of a novel titled "The Adventures of Kyrstal" by the English writer Eliza Haywood in 1720. This work followed the exploits of a young heroine named Kyrstal and likely contributed to the name's popularity in certain circles.
Another notable individual with the name Kyrstal was Kyrstal Josephine Buckingham, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist born in 1823. She played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement and advocated for equal rights for women.
While the name Kyrstal has undergone various spellings and adaptations throughout history, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek concept of crystalline purity and clarity, which has endured across centuries and cultures.
People
Kyrstal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrstal 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
Kyrstal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrstal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 121 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrstal 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 2,832,680 US residents.
Is Kyrstal a common name?
We classify Kyrstal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrstal most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrstal was 1986, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrstal is about 40 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 Kyrstal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrstal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrstal 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 Kyrstal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrstal 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 Kyrstal 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 have the name Kyrstal?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.