Krystine
Every Krystine since 1949 — 928 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krystine
Krystine 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 1949, 928 American babies have been named Krystine. Its peak came in 1988, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Krystine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krystine 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 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,255 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,987 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,971 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,000 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,128 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,787 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,999 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,142 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,761 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,410 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,466 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,256 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,157 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,187 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,742 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,315 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,772 |
| 1990 | 60 | #2,164 |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,773 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,233 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,655 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krystine in 2025?
Krystine 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 Krystine?
928 babies have been named Krystine in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krystine most popular?
Krystine peaked in 1988, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Krystine a boy or girl name?
Krystine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krystine rising or falling?
Krystine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.