Krysten
Meaning
a stylized respelling of Kristen, a Scandinavian form of Christina, from Greek Christos, anointed
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Krysten peaked in the 1980s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 12
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Krysten
Most people given the name Krysten in the United States were born between 1980 and 1999. The Krysten you meet today is most often in her 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Krysten deep dive
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