Crystal
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Crystal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 1,169 babies have been named Crystal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crystal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,291 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,291
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Crystal
Crystal is a boy name .
Is Crystal a boy or girl name? Crystal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,291 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,174. Crystal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Crystal is currently ranked #18,291 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crystal include Cry, Crys, Crysy, Crysie, Tal, Taly, Talie, Crie, and Crykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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