Crystal
Crystal is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Clear ice or gemstone.
Origin and history
Crystal is derived from the Ancient Greek word for ice or clear quartz crystal. Although far more common as a female given name, it historically saw sparse usage for males in the United States, predominantly during the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. Today, male usage of the name in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,184 babies in the United States have been named Crystal since 1880. It ranks #3512 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43 %)
- TX (29.7 %)
- DC (11.1 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 622 |
| 1990-2000 | 153 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Crys, Chrys
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Ancient Greek word 'krystallos', meaning ice or rock crystal.
- While widely recognized as a feminine name in modern times, over 1,000 U.S. males have been officially named Crystal since 1880.