Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Crescent since 1971
Babies named Crescent per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Crescent is a rare celestial name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932 in popularity, with about 1 in 229,610 newborns given the name. Its peak year was 1977, and it has since maintained a stable trajectory. The name derives from the English word for the moon's shape, from Latin 'crescere' meaning 'to grow'. Crescent has no associated top states, reflecting its widespread but infrequent use. It remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique astronomical name for a girl.
Crescent comes directly from the English vocabulary word, which entered Middle English from Anglo-French 'cressant' and Latin 'crescere' meaning 'to grow'. It has been used as a given name since at least the 1970s, likely inspired by the celestial image and its association with new beginnings. The name remains uncommon and primarily feminine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cress, Cressie, Cressy
Sibling names for Crescent
Names that share Crescent's style, for a brother or sister.
