Christal Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-tahl / /ˈkrɪs.təl/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Follower of Christ; Greek: Anointed one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christal is a variant of the name Crystal, which is derived from the Greek word 'kristallos', meaning ice or frozen. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The name is often associated with clarity and purity, reflecting the qualities of crystal. It is sometimes used as a feminine form of Christian.
Trend Summary
The name Christal has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Crystal
- Kristal
International Variants
- Cristal (Spanish)
- Cristalle (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christal was first seen in the United States in 1913. Christal has ranked as high as #762 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Christal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christal (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 60 |
| 1953 | 66 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 86 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 73 |
| 1958 | 70 |
| 1959 | 77 |
| 1960 | 75 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1962 | 85 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 122 |
| 1965 | 101 |
| 1966 | 110 |
| 1967 | 113 |
| 1968 | 114 |
| 1969 | 188 |
| 1970 | 196 |
| 1971 | 233 |
| 1972 | 236 |
| 1973 | 306 |
| 1974 | 264 |
| 1975 | 276 |
| 1976 | 300 |
| 1977 | 346 |
| 1978 | 352 |
| 1979 | 337 |
| 1980 | 293 |
| 1981 | 292 |
| 1982 | 347 |
| 1983 | 313 |
| 1984 | 267 |
| 1985 | 258 |
| 1986 | 211 |
| 1987 | 206 |
| 1988 | 179 |
| 1989 | 153 |
| 1990 | 175 |
| 1991 | 162 |
| 1992 | 167 |
| 1993 | 144 |
| 1994 | 133 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 113 |
| 1997 | 120 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 89 |
| 2000 | 90 |
| 2001 | 102 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2004 | 89 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 |