Crystal
Crystal is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Clear ice, rock crystal, or gemstone.
Origin and history
Crystal is an English name derived from the Greek word 'krystallos', meaning clear ice or rock crystal. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, peak-ranking among the top female names in the 1980s. Today, it remains a recognized gem-inspired classic, though its usage has moderated significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
332,114 babies in the United States have been named Crystal since 1880. It ranks #116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #982.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.5 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- NC (4.6 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 185 |
| 1900-1910 | 394 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,067 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,086 |
| 1930-1940 | 816 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,921 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,014 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,973 |
| 1970-1980 | 73,757 |
| 1980-1990 | 141,007 |
| 1990-2000 | 51,098 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,905 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,403 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,446 |
Famous people named Crystal
- Crystal Gayle: Singer, Musician
- Crystal Reed: Actress
Nicknames
Chris, Crys, Chrys
Fun facts
- Crystal reached the top ten most popular female names in the United States during the early 1980s.
- The term traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'krystallos', which originally signified ice.