Krysten
Krysten is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed.
Origin and history
Krysten is a modern spelling variant of Kristen, which derives from the Greek name Christina meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other 'K' spelling variations. Although less common today, it remains a recognized alternative to traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
4,038 babies in the United States have been named Krysten since 1880. It ranks #2774 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2071.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- NY (9 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 184 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,444 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,570 |
| 2000-2010 | 566 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Famous people named Krysten
- Krysten Ritter: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Kris, Krys, Krisi
Fun facts
- Krysten emerged as part of a mid-to-late 20th century trend replacing 'Ch' or 'I' with 'K' and 'Y' in classical names.
- The name traces back to the ancient Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'.