Krystal
Meaning: Follower of Christ or anointed one
Origin: Scandinavian/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #313
Total births: 595
History: Krystal peaked in the 2000s with this creative spelling in Australia. The K-spelling adds distinction. Krystal represents Australian creative spelling at its most adventurous.
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| Current rank (1988) | #92 |
| Babies named Krystal in 1988 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 595 |
| Peak year | 1983 (117 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #69 |
| Years in records | 1983–1988 (6 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Krystal
What does the name Krystal mean?
Krystal means “Follower of Christ or anointed one” from Scandinavian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Krystal?
Krystal has Scandinavian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ or anointed one”.
How popular is Krystal in Australia?
Krystal ranked #92 in Australia in 1988 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Krystal most popular?
Krystal peaked in 1983 with 117 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Krystal a boy or girl name?
Krystal is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Krystals in registered births are female.
Is the name Krystal rising or falling in popularity?
Krystal has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 1983 to #92 in 1988.
How long has Krystal been recorded in Australia?
Krystal appears in birth records in Australia across 6 years — from 1983 through 1988.