Chrystal
Every Chrystal since 1894 — 15,765 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrystal
Chrystal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,151 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 15,765 American babies have been named Chrystal. Its peak came in 1982, when 792 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chrystal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrystal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,151 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,437 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,404 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,975 | — | — |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,339 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,509 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,704 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,297 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,387 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,664 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,709 | — | — |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,508 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,679 | — | — |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,516 | — | — |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,093 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,767 | — | — |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,687 | — | — |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,200 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,729 | — | — |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,026 | — | — |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,133 | — | — |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,189 | — | — |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,425 | — | — |
| 2002 | 72 | #2,274 | — | — |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,415 | — | — |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,127 | — | — |
| 1995 | 125 | #1,322 | — | — |
| 1990 | 304 | #698 | — | — |
| 1985 | 538 | #415 | — | — |
| 1980 | 672 | #352 | — | — |
| 1975 | 417 | #455 | — | — |
| 1970 | 232 | #683 | — | — |
| 1965 | 147 | #819 | — | — |
| 1960 | 112 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 1955 | 69 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,656 | — | — |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,001 | — | — |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,046 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,605 | — | — |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,885 | — | — |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,130 | — | — |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,277 | — | — |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,174 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,764 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,454 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chrystal in 2025?
Chrystal ranked #11,151 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chrystal?
15,765 babies have been named Chrystal in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrystal most popular?
Chrystal peaked in 1982, when 792 newborns received the name.
Is Chrystal a boy or girl name?
Chrystal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrystal rising or falling?
Chrystal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.