Holding steady.
Popularity of Crystale since 1961
Babies named Crystale per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Crystale's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Crystale is a respelling of the well-established name Crystal, which itself comes from the Greek word for 'ice'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1961, though it has consistently remained very rare, never entering the top 1000. Its peak year was 1978, during the era when Crystal and its variants were most fashionable. Since then, usage has declined, and in recent years it has stayed extremely uncommon. The spelling variation Crystale adds a personal touch while maintaining the familiar sound of the original. Despite its obscurity, the name has a straightforward sound that fits well with other nature-inspired names from the same period.
Crystale is a modern respelling of the English name Crystal, which derives from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice' or 'clear stone'. The name entered common use in the 19th century as a given name, with its popularity peaking in the 1970s and 1980s. Variant spellings like Crystale emerged as a way to personalize the name while retaining its sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crys, Crysti, Cryssy
Sibling names for Crystale
Names that share Crystale's style, for a brother or sister.
