Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Crystel since 1900
Babies named Crystel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Crystel is a modern respelling of Crystal, a jewel name that enjoyed widespread popularity in the late 20th century. The name was first recorded in 1900 and reached its peak usage in 2011, but has been declining steadily since 2012. Despite never breaking into the top 1000, Crystel represents a creative orthographic trend that emerged in the 1990s and 2000s, offering a unique twist on a familiar sound. Its usage remains scattered across the country, with no single state showing particularly high concentration. The name's trajectory shows a clear downturn, with fewer parents choosing this variant in recent years.
Crystel is a respelling of Crystal, which derives from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice' or 'clear stone'. The name Crystal came into use in the late 19th century as a gem name, and its phonetic variant Crystel emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creative spellings. It has been used in the United States since at least 1900.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crys, Chrissy, Crystal
Sibling names for Crystel
Names that share Crystel's style, for a brother or sister.
