Everything about the name KRISTLYN
Meaning, origin, history
The name Kristlyn does not have a specific meaning associated with it since it is a blend of two existing names rather than being derived from a single root word or language. However, the component parts of Kristlyn do have meanings:
* Kristin/Kristen: This name has its roots in the Old Norse word "Krístrín," which means "follower of Christ." It was popularized by Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House." * Lynn/Lynne: These names are derived from the English word for "lake" or "water."
While there is no historical figure named Kristlyn, both Kristen and Lynn/Lynne have been used independently throughout history. Kristen was particularly popular in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, while Lynn/Lynne has been a common name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
In summary, Kristlyn is an attractive and unique given name of modern origin that combines the elements of two well-established names: Kristin/Kristen and Lynn/Lynne. Although it does not have its own specific meaning or historical significance, it carries the meanings associated with its component parts – "follower of Christ" and "lake/water.
Popularity of the name KRISTLYN since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
Statistics on the Given Name Kristlyn in the United States:
The name Kristlyn has been given to newborn girls a total of 60 times over the period from 1995 to 2021, as recorded by the Social Security Administration's baby name data.
Here's a breakdown of the number of births each year:
- In 1995, there were 9 babies named Kristlyn.
- The number of births with this name decreased slightly in 1998, with only 5 girls being named Kristlyn that year.
- By 2001, the number of newborns given the name Kristlyn increased to 7.
- In the following years, the number of babies named Kristlyn fluctuated between 5 and 8:
- There were 5 births in both 2002 and 2003.
- The year 2003 saw a slight increase with 8 births.
- After that, there was another decrease to 6 births in 2005.
- From 2008 onwards, the number of newborns named Kristlyn remained consistent at 5 per year until 2010.
- In the most recent recorded year, 2021, there were again 5 babies named Kristlyn.
This data suggests that while the name Kristlyn has not been extremely popular in the United States since 1995, it has maintained a consistent presence among newborn girls.