Krystle
Krystle is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Ice, clear quartz, or sparkling crystal glass.
Origin and history
Krystle is a modern American variant spelling of Crystal, which derives from the Ancient Greek word for ice or clear quartz. The spelling surged in popularity during the 1980s, largely driven by pop culture influences. While it was widely used in the late 20th century, it has become rare in modern U.S. birth filings.
Popularity in the United States
12,938 babies in the United States have been named Krystle since 1880. It ranks #1412 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,869 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,791 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Krystle
- Krystle D'Souza: Actress
- Krystle Carrington: Fictional character
Nicknames
Krys, Kris
Fun facts
- The spelling Krystle gained massive popularity in the 1980s due to the character Krystle Carrington on the hit TV show Dynasty.
- The name stems from the Greek word krustallos, which originally referred to rock crystal or ice.