How old is someone named Kristal?
The average Kristal is 40 years old.
Half of all living Kristals are between 33 and 48.
When was Kristal popular?
Kristal peaked in 1982 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 14 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 181 | 150 |
| 1960s | 953 | 850 |
| 1970s | 2,788 | 2,600 |
| 1980s | 4,338 | 4,200 |
| 1990s | 2,087 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 1,166 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 469 | 470 |
| 2020s | 97 | under 100 |
How many Kristals are still alive?
About 12,000 Kristals are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Kristal since 1951.
Nearly every Kristal ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kristal?
About half of living Kristals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 31%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 16%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Kristal an old name?
Somewhat. Kristal is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kristal a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Kristals are women.
Names the same age as Kristal
NAME TWIN
Kristal's name twin is Erin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Erin's age curve is the closest match to Kristal's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Crystal (43) · Krystal (37) · Cristal (31) · Chrystal (46) · Christal (44)
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Questions about the name Kristal
How old is the average Kristal?
The average Kristal in the US is 40 years old. The median is 42, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kristal?
About 12,000 Kristals are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1951.
When was the name Kristal most popular?
In 1982, when about 580 baby girls were named Kristal.
Is Kristal a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Kristals, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this