Krystal
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Krystal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 190 babies have been named Krystal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krystal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,964 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,964
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Krystal is also used as a girl name, ranked #2175.
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Japanese origin
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About the Name Krystal
Krystal is a boy name .
Is Krystal a boy or girl name? Krystal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,964 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,175. Krystal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Krystal is currently ranked #7,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krystal include Kry, Krys, Krysy, Krysie, Tal, Taly, Talie, Krie, and Krykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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