Krystal means ice or clear — the K-Y variant of Crystal, from the Greek krystallos. Dynasty's Krystle Carrington defined 80s glamour and power. Crystal clear is how we describe the purest vision. The K-Y opening gives maximum visual sharpness. Two syllables of Dynasty-level glamour, the purest-vision metaphor, and K-Y-sharp Greek ice.
Krystal is the K-Y variant of Crystal from the Greek krystallos meaning ice. Dynasty's Krystle Carrington defined 80s glamour and power.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: K-Y variant; Dynasty (1981).
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Today
Krystal remains a beloved choice, ranking #1541 in the US. 75,286 babies have been named Krystal since 1946.
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How popular is Krystal?
1985peak year
Krystal first appeared in U.S. records in 1946. The name climbed in popularity through the 1980s, reaching its peak of #53 nationally in 1985 with 5,933 babies that year. Krystal's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Krystal is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,541) with about 153 babies named Krystal each year. In all, around 75,286 babies have been registered as Krystal since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Krystal's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — crystal-clear leadership. People named Krystal tend to be sharp, glamorous, and gifted at being the purest vision in any dynasty.
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