Find out how popular the first name Crandall has been for the last 34 years (from 1974 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Crandall by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Crandall is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Crandall.

The history of the first name Crandall

The name Crandall is an English surname that originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Crandall in Staffordshire, England. The name Crandall is thought to have roots in the Old English words "cran" meaning "crane" and "dell" meaning "valley" or "deep hollow." It likely referred to a valley where cranes were commonly found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crandall name dates back to the early 13th century. The Pipe Rolls of Shropshire from 1203 mention a person named Richard de Crandal, indicating the surname's existence at that time. However, its use as a given name is believed to have emerged much later.

The first known individual to bear Crandall as a first name was Crandall Jones, born in 1621 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was one of the early settlers of New England and is considered the progenitor of many Crandall families in America.

Other notable individuals named Crandall throughout history include:

Prudence Crandall (1803-1890), an American schoolteacher and activist who fought against racial discrimination by admitting a Black student to her school in Connecticut.

Crandall Dunn (1834-1868), an American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the iconic Equitable Life Assurance Building.

Crandall Diehl (1905-1996), an American painter and printmaker known for his Regionalist style and depictions of rural life in the Midwest.

Crandall Jones (1821-1892), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Crandall Burr (1883-1937), an American educator and college administrator who served as the president of Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

While the name Crandall has its origins in England, it gained broader recognition and use as a given name in the United States, particularly among families with English ancestry. The name's association with notable individuals in various fields, such as education, politics, and the arts, has contributed to its enduring legacy.

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