How Many People Are Named Krysten?
Complete statistics for the name Krysten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Krysten is a very rare female name, with only 3,951 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 83,526 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 255 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 suggests stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 4,038 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Krysten Through the Generations
Krysten, a name that blends modernity with a touch of classic charm, has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century. With 3,951 living individuals named Krysten in the US, it's clear that while the name isn't common, it has found its niche among parents looking for something unique yet familiar. Interestingly, the majority of those named Krysten are now in their thirties and forties, indicating a generation born during the peak years of the name's popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Krysten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Krysten
How Many People Have the Name Krysten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,951 people in the United States currently share the name Krysten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,526 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Krysten a Common or Rare Name?
Krysten 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 Krysten Mean?
Krysten means "creative variant of Kristen" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Krysten in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Krysten Most Popular?
The name Krysten reached peak popularity in 1988, with 255 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 Krysten?
Approximately 3,951 people named Krysten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,038. That works out to roughly 1 in 83,526 Americans.
Is Krysten a rare name?
Krysten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,526 Americans has this name.
What does the name Krysten mean?
Krysten means "creative variant of Kristen" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Krysten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Krysten are male and 100% are female.
When was Krysten most popular?
Krysten peaked in 1988 with 255 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.