Krzysztof
Every Krzysztof since 1962 — 473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krzysztof
Krzysztof is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,089 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 473 American babies have been named Krzysztof. Its peak came in 1989, when 18 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 Krzysztof stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krzysztof year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,089 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,241 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,153 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,406 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,279 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,260 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,552 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,629 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,480 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,502 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,058 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,708 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,898 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,967 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,527 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,796 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,430 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,589 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,745 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,158 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,179 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,558 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,956 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,255 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,068 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Krzysztof
- Krzysztof Kieślowski Film director · 1941–1996
- Krzysztof Penderecki Composer · 1933–2020
- Krzysztof Zanussi Film director · b. 1939
- Krzysztof Komeda Composer · 1931–1969
- Krzysztof Wielicki Mountaineer · b. 1950
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krzysztof in 2025?
Krzysztof ranked #13,089 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krzysztof?
473 babies have been named Krzysztof in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krzysztof most popular?
Krzysztof peaked in 1989, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Krzysztof a boy or girl name?
Krzysztof is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krzysztof rising or falling?
Krzysztof is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Krzysztof?
Well-known people named Krzysztof include Krzysztof Kieślowski (film director), Krzysztof Penderecki (composer), Krzysztof Zanussi (film director).