How Many People Are Named Kristal?
Complete statistics for the name Kristal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kristal means 'crystal' and is a modern name evoking clarity and purity. That's why only 1 in 28,400 Americans are named Kristal, making it very rare. The peak was in 1982 when 582 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 12,065 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kristal Through the Generations
Kristal, a name that's been around since the early 1980s, has seen its popularity decline over the decades. With 11,620 people named Kristal living today, the name's current generation spans from those born in 1982 to the present day. Interestingly, most Kristals are now in their 30s and 40s, with 77% falling within the 30-60 age range, showing a fairly even distribution across these years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kristal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kristal
How Many People Have the Name Kristal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 163 people in the United States currently share the name Kristal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,033,431 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kristal a Common or Rare Name?
Kristal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kristal Mean?
Kristal means "crystal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kristal in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kristal Most Popular?
The name Kristal reached peak popularity in 1982, with 582 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kristal?
Approximately 163 people named Kristal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 163. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,033,431 Americans.
Is Kristal a rare name?
Kristal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,033,431 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kristal mean?
Kristal means "crystal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kristal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kristal are male and 100% are female.
When was Kristal most popular?
Kristal peaked in 1982 with 582 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.