Follower of Christ combined with lake or waterfall
A modern American invention, Kristlyn blends the traditional Greek-derived Krist- (from Christian) with the popular Welsh-derived suffix -lyn. It represents a contemporary trend of creating melodic, multi-syllabic names by merging established roots with nature-inspired endings.
Less common today
Kristlyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,537 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
