Chrislyn
Every Chrislyn since 1951 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrislyn
Chrislyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,472 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 677 American babies have been named Chrislyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chrislyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrislyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,472 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,672 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,764 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,136 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,750 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,693 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,651 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,826 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,169 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,168 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,785 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,920 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,170 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,945 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,291 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,437 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,931 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,986 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,984 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,341 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,326 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,474 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,867 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,797 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,228 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,879 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,913 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,436 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,979 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,302 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chrislyn in 2025?
Chrislyn ranked #8,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chrislyn?
677 babies have been named Chrislyn in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrislyn most popular?
Chrislyn peaked in 2007, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Chrislyn a boy or girl name?
Chrislyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrislyn rising or falling?
Chrislyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.