Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Krislynn

Krislynn

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-lin /ˈkrɪs.lɪn/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining Kris (from Christine/Christ, 'a follower of Christ; the anointed one') with the fashionable -lynn ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kris (Christ) plus -lynn: Krislynn. Crisp, modern, and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern name, joining Kris (from Christine/Christ, 'a follower of Christ; the anointed one') with the fashionable -lynn ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14130 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Krislynn is a modern name, joining Kris (from Christine/Christ, 'a follower of Christ; the anointed one') with the fashionable -lynn ending (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KRIS-lin'; nickname Kris).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, follower-of-Christ at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kris comes from Christine/Christ ('a follower of Christ; the anointed one') — Krislynn joins it with the fashionable -lynn ending, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KRIS-lin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Christine — routes layered

Variations

ChrislynKristlynnKrislyn

Nicknames

Kris

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Krislynn…

Chrislyn— a kin spelling
Madilynn— another -lynn girls' name
Kailynn— a fellow American choice
Kaitlynn— a similarly popular pick
Kashlynn— a similarly popular pick

Explore names like Krislynn

By themeuncertaincoinageamericangreek

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Krislynn mean?

Krislynn joins Kris ('a follower of Christ') with the -lynn ending; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Krislynn?

It's said KRIS-lin /ˈkrɪs.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Krislynn a boy or girl name?

Krislynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Krislynn?

Krislynn is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia