Krysten Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Krysten has its origins in Greek, derived from 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'. It has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old Norse, leading to its modern form in English. The name signifies a follower of Christ and has gained popularity in recent decades. It is often perceived positively, associated with traits of kindness and strength, although it does not have a biblical background.
The name Krysten is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Krysten has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Krysten' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3717th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1040th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2689th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8692nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Krysten' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Krysten"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Krysten is derived from the Greek name 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one' or 'messiah'. It is a variant of the name Kristen, which itself is derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christos (Greek), Christianus (Latin), Kristen (Old Norse), Krysten (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Krysten gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of traditional names like Kristen and Christina, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kristen, Kristin, Christina, Kris
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Krysten is viewed as a contemporary name with a strong connection to Christian heritage, often associated with kindness and strength.
Famous People
Krysten Ritter - American actress and model, Krysten N. Smith - American activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Krysten"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Krysten"
"Krysten" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3717th of 19264 | 273 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1040th of 27321 | 2,639 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2689th of 35406 | 973 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8692nd of 30306 | 147 |
Regional Popularity of "Krysten" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Krysten" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
- | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.40% 973rd/3685 |
19.93% 892nd/4475 |
20.50% 1065th/5194 |
21.12% 1334th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
79.11% 3625th/4582 |
70.45% 3638th/5164 |
33.71% 2465th/7313 |
41.15% 3071st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Krysten"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Krysten" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.