Crystal Girl
Origin(s)
English; Greek
Meaning
English: clear, brilliant; Greek: icy, frozen
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Crystal has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. It gained popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, often associated with the gemstone. The term 'crystal' itself derives from the Greek word 'kristallos', meaning ice, reflecting clarity and brilliance. It is often associated with purity and beauty.
Trend Summary
The name Crystal saw peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s.
Similar Names
Cassandra, Cynthia, Christina, Kirsten, Kylie, Chloe, Clara, Carmen
Variants
- Kristal
- Kristen
International Variants
- Cristal (Spanish)
- Cristalle (French)
Famous people named Crystal
Crystal Gayle is an American country music singer known for her hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s.
Crystal Reed is an American actress recognized for her role in the television series 'Teen Wolf'.
Crystal Renn is an American plus-size model and author known for her advocacy in the fashion industry.
Crystal Chappell is an American actress and producer known for her work on daytime soap operas.
Fictional characters named Crystal
Crystal is a character in the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' franchise, known for her role as a powerful ally.
Crystal is a character in the animated series 'Steven Universe', known for her connection to the Crystal Gems.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Crystal was first seen in the United States in 1884. Crystal has ranked as high as #31 nationally which occurred in 1982 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Crystal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Crystal (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 41 | |
CA | 34 | |
GA | 12 | |
NY | 11 | |
FL | 10 | |
IL | 8 | |
NC | 8 | |
NJ | 8 | |
VA | 6 | |
WA | 6 | |
OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 8 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 7 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 17 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 17 |
1896 | 20 |
1897 | 18 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 34 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 29 |
1902 | 28 |
1903 | 32 |
1904 | 53 |
1905 | 63 |
1906 | 37 |
1907 | 35 |
1908 | 50 |
1909 | 40 |
1910 | 60 |
1911 | 48 |
1912 | 88 |
1913 | 79 |
1914 | 85 |
1915 | 138 |
1916 | 143 |
1917 | 171 |
1918 | 142 |
1919 | 113 |
1920 | 123 |
1921 | 137 |
1922 | 117 |
1923 | 109 |
1924 | 100 |
1925 | 122 |
1926 | 97 |
1927 | 91 |
1928 | 91 |
1929 | 99 |
1930 | 81 |
1931 | 82 |
1932 | 75 |
1933 | 68 |
1934 | 98 |
1935 | 88 |
1936 | 81 |
1937 | 80 |
1938 | 83 |
1939 | 80 |
1940 | 102 |
1941 | 128 |
1942 | 175 |
1943 | 158 |
1944 | 136 |
1945 | 117 |
1946 | 235 |
1947 | 325 |
1948 | 275 |
1949 | 270 |
1950 | 319 |
1951 | 550 |
1952 | 623 |
1953 | 676 |
1954 | 758 |
1955 | 888 |
1956 | 931 |
1957 | 1,410 |
1958 | 1,307 |
1959 | 1,552 |
1960 | 2,002 |
1961 | 2,116 |
1962 | 2,102 |
1963 | 2,580 |
1964 | 2,945 |
1965 | 2,543 |
1966 | 2,423 |
1967 | 2,522 |
1968 | 2,753 |
1969 | 2,987 |
1970 | 3,819 |
1971 | 4,530 |
1972 | 5,043 |
1973 | 5,769 |
1974 | 5,624 |
1975 | 6,242 |
1976 | 6,947 |
1977 | 9,725 |
1978 | 12,592 |
1979 | 13,468 |
1980 | 14,253 |
1981 | 15,888 |
1982 | 19,098 |
1983 | 17,907 |
1984 | 16,561 |
1985 | 14,398 |
1986 | 12,689 |
1987 | 11,011 |
1988 | 10,101 |
1989 | 9,103 |
1990 | 8,218 |
1991 | 7,727 |
1992 | 6,598 |
1993 | 5,828 |
1994 | 5,199 |
1995 | 4,391 |
1996 | 3,786 |
1997 | 3,435 |
1998 | 3,174 |
1999 | 2,741 |
2000 | 2,550 |
2001 | 2,432 |
2002 | 2,144 |
2003 | 2,018 |
2004 | 2,034 |
2005 | 1,856 |
2006 | 1,744 |
2007 | 1,597 |
2008 | 1,367 |
2009 | 1,160 |
2010 | 1,006 |
2011 | 934 |
2012 | 817 |
2013 | 662 |
2014 | 663 |
2015 | 560 |
2016 | 544 |
2017 | 458 |
2018 | 399 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 316 |
2021 | 271 |
2022 | 250 |
2023 | 201 |
2024 | 203 |