Krysten
girl nameKrysten entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #734 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#734
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5311 |
| 1970s | #3762 |
| 1980s | #1201 |
| 1990s | #1216 |
| 2000s | #3120 |
| 2010s | #7017 |
| 2020s | #12011 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Krysten has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Krysten are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Krysten 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 Krysten in 2025?
- Krysten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Krysten most popular?
- Krysten peaked in 1988, reaching #734 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Krysten with classmates?
- Krysten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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