Krystin
Krystin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Krystin is a modern variant spelling of Kristin or Kristen, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Christina meaning follower of Christ. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century along with other 'K' spelling variations. Although less common today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,131 babies in the United States have been named Krystin since 1880. It ranks #3176 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.7 %)
- CA (16.9 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- IL (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 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,308 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,162 |
| 2000-2010 | 353 |
| 2010-2019 | 105 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Nicknames
Krys, Kris, Krisi
Fun facts
- Krystin emerged during the peak popularity of Kristin and Kristen as parents sought unique spelling twists using the letter Y.
- Despite its modern look, the name traces its roots back through Latin and Greek to ancient religious terminology.