Kristal
Kristal is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,639 in the US, popular nicknames include Kri, Kry, and Kriie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kristal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 12,065 babies have been named Kristal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kristal is past its peak , currently ranked #9,639 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,639
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Kristal
Kristal is a girl name .
Kristal is currently ranked #9,639 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kristal include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kristal include Kristen, Kristina, Krisha, Kristel, Kristine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis