Crystal
Peaked at #9 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1884, Crystal has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Crystal — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#9
in 1982
Current rank
#1176
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1884–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Crystal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #9 nationally with 19,098 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #477 (2014) to #1176 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Crystal ranks #1176 nationally for girls, with 203 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,176 | 203 |
| 2023 | #1,196 | 201 |
| 2022 | #1,025 | 250 |
| 2021 | #959 | 271 |
| 2020 | #857 | 316 |
| 2019 | #775 | 358 |
| 2018 | #716 | 399 |
| 2017 | #644 | 458 |
Crystal — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#971
in 1983
Last ranked
#11024
in 2010
Years tracked
50
1918–2010
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1918, Crystal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1983, ranking #971 nationally with 82 babies given the name that year.
Crystal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2010, when it stood at #11024.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #11,024 | 6 |
| 2009 | #10,076 | 7 |
| 2007 | #12,729 | 5 |
| 2006 | #9,769 | 7 |
| 2005 | #11,786 | 5 |
| 2004 | #5,050 | 16 |
| 2003 | #9,814 | 6 |
| 2002 | #9,605 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Crystal most popular?
Crystal was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #9 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Crystal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Crystal?
At least 333,092 babies have been recorded with the name Crystal in the US since 1884, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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