Crystal

Meaning of Crystal

It means 'clear, brilliant glass' or 'ice,' referring to the transparent mineral.

Crystal has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Crystal

After ranking as high as #132 in 2000, Crystal has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Crystal

• Crystal Gayle
  American country music singer
• Crystal Reed
  Actress, known for "Teen Wolf"
• Crystal Dunn
  Olympic gold medalist soccer player
• Crystal R. Fox
  Actress, "Big Little Lies" star
• Crystal Kay
  Japanese R&B pop singer

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Questions about the name Crystal

What does the name Crystal mean?

Crystal means it means 'clear, brilliant glass' or 'ice,' referring to the transparent mineral, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Crystal a boy's or a girl's name?

Crystal is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Crystal?

Crystal did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Crystal most popular?

Crystal peaked at #132 in 2000.