Krysti
A feminine variant of the name Kristin, meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 733 living Americans carry the first name Krysti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krysti today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krysti births was 1986 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krysti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
733
~ 1 in 467,605 Americans
Peak year
1986
53 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,904
Tracked since 1958
Census
Krysti in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 779 people with the first name Krysti, which placed it at #14,932 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,932
National first-name rank
People counted
779
779 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
80.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krysti
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krysti is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (4.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Krysti described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Krysti at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.4% · 626
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 59
- Black or African American4.9% · 38
- Two or more races3.6% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 9
Popularity
Krysti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krysti from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 371 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krysti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Krysti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krystis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Krysti, while Arizona, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krysti
The name Krysti has its origins rooted in Ancient Greek culture, stemming from the word "Christos," which means "anointed one" or "messiah." This name is closely tied to the Christian faith and the belief in Jesus Christ as the savior. It is believed to have first emerged as a given name during the early centuries of Christianity, when the religion was spreading across the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krysti can be found in the writings of the early Christian theologian and philosopher, Origen of Alexandria, who lived from approximately 184 to 253 AD. In his extensive works, he made references to individuals bearing this name, indicating its use among early Christian communities.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Krysti gained popularity across Europe as Christianity became the dominant religion. It was particularly common in regions with strong Christian traditions, such as Italy, Greece, and parts of the Byzantine Empire. During this time, the name was often associated with piety and devotion to the Christian faith.
One notable figure who bore the name Krysti was Saint Krysti of Bithynia, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to historical accounts, she steadfastly refused to renounce her faith despite facing persecution, and was eventually executed for her beliefs.
In the Renaissance period, the name Krysti continued to be used among Christian families, particularly in Italy and Greece. One example is the Italian artist Krysti Santafede, who lived from 1537 to 1588 and was known for her religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy.
Moving into the modern era, the name Krysti has been carried by various individuals across different fields. One notable figure was Krysti Wolf, a German writer and activist who lived from 1867 to 1952 and was known for her work advocating for women's rights and social justice.
Another prominent individual with this name was Krysti Cullen, an American actress and singer who lived from 1914 to 1991. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career and was also known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting various charitable causes.
Overall, the name Krysti has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and associated with faith, devotion, and moral fortitude. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of various societies.
People
Krysti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krysti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Krysti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krysti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 733 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krysti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 467,605 US residents.
Is Krysti a common name?
We classify Krysti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 792 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krysti most popular?
The single biggest year for Krysti was 1986, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krysti is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Krysti in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 779 people with the name Krysti, or 0.26 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,932 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Krysti in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Krysti?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Krysti appears almost entirely female. Of the 783 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Krysti?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krysti is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (4.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Krysti most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Krysti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.4% (626 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Krysti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krysti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krysti in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Krysti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krysti in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Krysti can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Krysti?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.