Crystal
boy nameCrystal entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #967 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#967
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2543 |
| 1940s | #3505 |
| 1950s | #3827 |
| 1960s | #2901 |
| 1970s | #2128 |
| 1980s | #1261 |
| 1990s | #4883 |
| 2000s | #9797 |
| 2010s | #10766 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Crystal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Crystal alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Crystal most popular?
- Crystal peaked in 1983, reaching #967 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Crystal with classmates?
- Crystal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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