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The baby name Crystal is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪs.təl/ (KRIS-təl).

Crystal is English, French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪs.təl/ (KRIS-təl)

What is the meaning of the name Crystal ?

The baby name Crystal is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪs.təl/ (KRIS-təl).

Crystal is English, French in Origin.

Crystal derives from Greek krýstallos (“ice, rock crystal”), absorbed into Latin crystallum and Middle English cristal, and used in modern English for the clear, lustrous quartz. As a given name it conveys images of clarity, brightness, and purity, akin to other jewel and mineral names. The name is predominantly feminine in English-speaking contexts, though it has seen occasional unisex use.

Adopted in the late 19th century with the Victorian taste for nature and gemstone names, Crystal remained modest until a surge in the 1970s–1980s in the United States, peaking in the early 1980s. Popular culture - most notably the Dynasty character Krystle - helped cement its appeal and spawned respellings. Common variants include Krystal, Chrystal, Krystle, and the Romance-language form Cristal; diminutives such as Crys appear informally. Related associations include gemstones and cut glass, lending the name an aura of elegance and transparency that keeps it familiar even as trends shift.

Crystal has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Crystal

Crystal Reed Actor · Born 1985 · United States Crystal Reed is an American actress best known for her role as Allison Argent in the popular TV series Teen Wolf. She also starred in the film Skyline and appeared in the TV show Gotham as Sofia Falcone. Crystal Lowe Actor · Born 1981 · Canada Crystal Lowe is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Rita Haywith in the Hallmark Channel series 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. She has also appeared in films like 'Final Destination 3' and 'Hot Tub Time Machine'. Born in 1981, she has made a significant impact in both television and film. Crystal Gayle Actor · Born 1951 · United States Crystal Gayle is an American singer best known for her hit song 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue'. She became a prominent figure in country music during the 1970s and 1980s. Her smooth voice and crossover appeal earned her numerous awards and chart-topping hits.
Crystal Bernard Actor · Born 1961 · United States Crystal Bernard is an American actress best known for her role as Helen Chappell on the television sitcom Wings. She also appeared in the films Slumber Party Massacre II and It's Living. Born in 1961, she has made a mark in both television and film with her engaging performances. Crystle Lightning Musician · Born 1981 · Canada Crystle Lightning is a Canadian musician and actress, best known for her role in the film 'American Pie Presents: Band Camp'. She is also part of the music duo LightningCloud, known for songs like 'Sake Bomb' and 'Walk Alone'. Crystal Chappell Actor · Born 1965 · United States Crystal Chappell is an American actress best known for her soap opera roles, especially Olivia Spencer on Guiding Light and Carly Manning on Days of Our Lives. She also played Maggie Carpenter on One Life to Live and returned to Days of Our Lives in 2009 to reprise Carly Manning.

Crystal – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 — 897
KH 0 #3 1 102
MO 0 #26 27 2,706
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
AZ 0 #43 1 706
JM Girls 0 #51 354 7,507
MO Girls 0 #53 286 7,056
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CN Girls 0 #56 705 8,829
CN 0 #59 27 3,857
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JM 0 #62 26 3,714
HK Girls 0 #63 2,234 16,104
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
TW 0 #74 27 4,523
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
BN Girls 0 #80 27 5,459
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #99 4 3,319
PH 0 #103 8 5,607
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
HK 0 #105 346 8,483
SG Girls 0 #106 1,009 18,916
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
TW Girls 0 #126 171 8,139
CR 0 #129 30 5,526
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
PR Girls 0 #131 31 3,171
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #147 5 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MY 0 #163 181 12,352
SG 0 #166 107 11,010
MY Girls 0 #172 2,047 24,821
Sweden Girls 2015 #176 2 1,605
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
RU 0 #188 7 3,641
NA Girls 0 #213 12 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
JP Girls 0 #229 17 6,592
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
BD 0 #236 6 5,992
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NG 0 #252 13 5,926
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
PH Girls 0 #269 123 13,098
Canada Girls 2024 #271 15 2,795
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
QA Girls 0 #285 32 15,378
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
GH Girls 0 #293 32 6,973
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
ZA 0 #328 120 14,421
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
CR Girls 0 #348 192 11,342
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
OM Girls 0 #362 35 15,987
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
France Girls 2021 #371 35 3,185
BD Girls 0 #372 15 8,413
MX 0 #380 34 8,339
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
ZA Girls 0 #417 1,291 25,928
KW Girls 0 #425 91 19,177
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
PA Girls 0 #436 46 9,861
AE Girls 0 #450 104 20,968
RU Girls 0 #451 48 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #459 46 11,303
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
BH 0 #515 39 17,937
LY 0 #521 15 12,703
CM Girls 0 #522 19 11,671
UY Girls 0 #529 8 6,731
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
BD Boys 0 #553 24 10,045
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
NG Girls 0 #576 220 15,093
IN Girls 0 #586 46 13,121
BO Girls 0 #598 14 9,488
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
LB 0 #640 19 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #655 13 13,071
SG Boys 0 #671 27 17,960
IT 0 #682 33 4,183
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
United States Girls 2024 #714 203 8,487
SY 0 #716 13 11,684
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
KW Boys 0 #750 20 18,755
MX Girls 0 #767 490 17,781
SA Girls 0 #780 156 25,931
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #802 37 4,949
CL Girls 0 #809 43 14,098
United States Boys 2010 #854 6 7,345
EG Boys 0 #856 31 15,035
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
NL Girls 0 #864 92 5,933
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
NG Boys 0 #886 66 16,906
EG Girls 0 #898 62 14,742
PE Girls 0 #911 33 14,861
BR Girls 0 #919 23 12,708
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
IN Boys 0 #990 12 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,025 54 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,041 71 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,048 45 22,615
IT Girls 0 #1,094 361 9,415
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
DZ 0 #1,109 68 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,128 51 25,619
TR 0 #1,190 22 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,437 35 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,562 53 28,008

Crystal is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
United States

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People also ask about Crystal

Crystal is predominantly a girl's name.
Crystal is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkrɪs.təl/ (KRIS-təl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Krystal, Kristal, Cristal, Chrystal, Krystle and Krystel.
Across languages, Crystal has these equivalents: Cristal (Spanish/Portuguese), Krystallia (Greek: Κρυσταλλία), Chrystelle/Crystelle (French), Kristal/Krystal (various languages), Kristel/Krystel (Dutch/Scandinavian).
Yes, very popular — Crystal ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Crystal ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Crystal's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2013 to #1 in 2023 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Crystal are in our database, including Crystal Reed (Actor), Crystal Lowe (Actor), Crystal Gayle (Actor).