Declining since 1992, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Cristal since 1947
Babies named Cristal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 487 |
| 1970s | 1,230 |
| 1980s | 2,899 |
| 1990s | 5,215 |
| 2000s | 4,305 |
| 2010s | 1,332 |
| 2020s | 298 |
Meaning & origin
Cristal first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947 but saw its peak popularity in 1991, when it ranked highest among given years. Since 1992, its usage has been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 3,903rd, with a 1-in-43,440 birth rate, indicating it is now a relatively rare choice. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting its appeal in states with large Hispanic populations. As a modern spelling of Crystal, Cristal fits a trend of gemstone and sound-based names popular in the late 20th century, though its current rarity gives it a distinctive edge.
Cristal is a spelling variant of Crystal, which as a given name dates to the 19th century, influenced by the gemstone. In Spanish and Portuguese, 'cristal' means 'crystal', and the name may have arisen as a feminine form of Cristal or directly from the word. The name saw a rise in the United States in the late 20th century, especially in Texas, and peaked in 1991 before declining.
Where Cristal is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cristal” around the world
Where Cristal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cris, Cristy, Crystal
Variants: Crystal, Cristalina, Cristalle
Sibling names for Cristal
Names that share Cristal's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cristal
Names whose popularity has moved with Cristal's over the last 50 years.
