Christal
Christal is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Ice, clear quartz, or precious glass.
Origin and history
Christal is a spelling variant of Crystal, which comes from the Greek word 'krystallos', meaning ice or clear quartz crystal. It also draws visual influence from Christian names like Christina or Christopher. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,710 babies in the United States have been named Christal since 1880. It ranks #1678 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2031.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.3 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 14 |
| 1940-1950 | 52 |
| 1950-1960 | 644 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,074 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,846 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,519 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,334 |
| 2000-2010 | 764 |
| 2010-2019 | 321 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Chrisse
Fun facts
- Christal emerged as an alternative spelling of Crystal, blend-styled with traditional Christian prefix spellings.
- The spelling Christal reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.