Krystin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Krystin is a modern variant of the name Christine, which has its roots in the Latin word for 'follower of Christ'. It evolved through several forms including Christianus and Christine, gaining popularity in contemporary culture. The name carries connotations of faith and individuality, although it has no direct biblical reference. Notable individuals with this name include Krystin Behrend and Krystin Pellerin.
The name Krystin 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, Krystin 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, 'Krystin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4101st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1174th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3764th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14588th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Krystin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Krystin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Krystin is a variant of the name Christine, which is derived from the Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus, Christina, Christine, Krystin
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern adaptation of traditional names like Christine.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Kristen, Kristin, Krystina
Modern Popularity & Image
Krystin is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Krystin Behrend, Krystin Pellerin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Krystin"
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 "Krystin"
"Krystin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4101st of 19264 | 235 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1174th of 27321 | 2,231 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3764th of 35406 | 607 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14588th of 30306 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Krystin" 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 "Krystin" 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) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.91% 1102nd/3685 |
23.98% 1073rd/4475 |
22.85% 1187th/5194 |
22.27% 1407th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
45.97% 3362nd/7313 |
70.95% 5295th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Krystin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Krystin" 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.