Kristyn
Kristyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristyn is a modern English spelling variant of Kristin, which derives from the Greek name Christina meaning 'follower of Christ'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other 'k' spelling variants. Today, it remains a familiar yet less common alternative to Christine and Kristen.
Popularity in the United States
8,830 babies in the United States have been named Kristyn since 1880. It ranks #1779 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2024.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- MI (9 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 473 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,048 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,142 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,789 |
| 2000-2010 | 922 |
| 2010-2019 | 287 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Famous people named Kristyn
- Kristyn Burtt: Journalist, Television host
- Kristyn Getty: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Kris, Krisi, Kristi, Krusty
Fun facts
- The spelling Kristyn emerged as part of a late 20th-century trend replacing 'en' or 'in' with 'yn' in classic names.
- The name traces back through Latin Christianus to the Ancient Greek word Christos.