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Krystal

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Pronounced KRIHS-tuhl /ˈkɹɪs.təl/Medium

Meaning: IceMedium

In 30 seconds: Krystal means 'ice', a K-spelled take on the gemstone name Crystal.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningIce
U.S. rank (2025)#2135 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 75,184

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519462025

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

Krystal carries the meaning 'ice', the same clear, glassy image behind the word crystal. It is one of a cluster of spellings that includes Crystal, Christal, and Krystle, each turning on the same shining sense. The K and Y give this version a sleeker, more stylized look.

Singer and actress Krystal Jung, of the K-pop group f(x), carries this spelling, and the listed variants Crystal, Kristal, Krystle show how freely the gemstone name reshuffles its letters.

Did you know? Krystal is a spelling variant of Crystal, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'ice' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Krystal — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ChristalChrystalCrystalKristalKrystle

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Krystal Jung (1994-present)
    American-born South Korean singer and actress, member of the K-pop group f(x).

If you like Krystal…

Crystal— The standard spelling Krystal varies, with the same icy gemstone meaning.
Coral— another English name
Kingsley— the same nature feel
Whitney— the same nature feel
Braelyn— shares Krystal's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krystal mean?

Krystal is usually explained as meaning 'ice' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Krystal?

It's commonly said KRIHS-tuhl /ˈkɹɪs.təl/.

Is Krystal a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Krystal is used as a girl name.

How popular is Krystal?

In 2024, Krystal ranked #2176 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.

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