Krysta
Every Krysta since 1961 — 6,566 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krysta
Krysta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1961, 6,566 American babies have been named Krysta. Its peak came in 1993, when 419 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Krysta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krysta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,785 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,976 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,960 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,388 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,385 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,793 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,868 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,411 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,964 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,554 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,692 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,741 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,816 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,738 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,448 |
| 2006 | 87 | #2,218 |
| 2005 | 106 | #1,844 |
| 2004 | 121 | #1,611 |
| 2003 | 130 | #1,503 |
| 2002 | 136 | #1,414 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,372 |
| 2000 | 137 | #1,365 |
| 1995 | 266 | #762 |
| 1990 | 296 | #707 |
| 1985 | 245 | #708 |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,427 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,296 |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,331 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krysta in 2025?
Krysta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Krysta?
6,566 babies have been named Krysta in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krysta most popular?
Krysta peaked in 1993, when 419 newborns received the name.
Is Krysta a boy or girl name?
Krysta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krysta rising or falling?
Krysta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.