Krystel
girl nameKrystel entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1447 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1447
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6304 |
| 1980s | #2492 |
| 1990s | #5597 |
| 2000s | #9292 |
| 2010s | #6630 |
| 2020s | #9739 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Krystel has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Krystel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Krystel alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Krystel in 2025?
- Krystel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Krystel most popular?
- Krystel peaked in 1986, reaching #1447 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Krystel with classmates?
- Krystel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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