Cristal
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cristal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 55 babies have been named Cristal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cristal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,695 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,695
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cristal
Cristal is a boy name .
Is Cristal a boy or girl name? Cristal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,695 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,612. Cristal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cristal is currently ranked #39,695 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cristal include Cri, Cris, Crisy, Crisie, Tal, Taly, Talie, Cry, Crie, and Crikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cristal include Cristian, Cristiano, Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristofer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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