Crystal
girl name#1144 in 2025Crystal entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #9 in 1982, ranks #1144 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1884–2025
#1144
rank today
#9
peak (1982)
202
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #850 |
| 1890s | #730 |
| 1900s | #567 |
| 1910s | #572 |
| 1920s | #700 |
| 1930s | #753 |
| 1940s | #573 |
| 1950s | #299 |
| 1960s | #151 |
| 1970s | #48 |
| 1980s | #20 |
| 1990s | #75 |
| 2000s | #189 |
| 2010s | #524 |
| 2020s | #1057 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Crystal has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 316,000 people named Crystal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Crystal alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Crystal in 2025?
- Crystal ranks #1144 among US girl names in 2025, with 202 babies given the name.
- When was the name Crystal most popular?
- Crystal peaked in 1982, reaching #9 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Crystal with classmates?
- Crystal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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