Crystalina
A feminine name derived from the word "crystal", implying clarity or transparency.
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Crystalina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Crystalina today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crystalina births was 1983 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crystalina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Crystalina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1983
8 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2014 SSA rank
#17,164
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Crystalina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crystalina from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 39 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Crystalina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Crystalina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Crystalina
The name Crystalina is derived from the Latin word "crystallinus," meaning "clear as crystal." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the term was used to describe the clarity and transparency of certain gemstones and minerals.
The earliest known use of Crystalina as a given name dates back to the 16th century, when it was occasionally bestowed upon children born into noble families across Europe. During this period, the name was viewed as a symbol of purity, radiance, and elegance, reflecting the allure of precious crystals.
In the medieval era, Crystalina appeared in various literary works and poems, often used as a poetic metaphor to describe the beauty and brilliance of a woman's eyes or the clarity of a flowing stream. This association with natural beauty and clarity further solidified the name's appeal.
One of the earliest recorded individuals named Crystalina was an Italian noblewoman from the 17th century, Crystalina Borghese (1628-1693), who was renowned for her artistic patronage and her collection of exquisite crystals and gemstones.
Another notable figure was Crystalina Müller (1756-1826), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life, particularly in the classification of various species of mosses and ferns.
In the realm of literature, Crystalina Fairchild (1892-1968) was a celebrated American author and poet, known for her vivid descriptions of nature and her exploration of themes of self-discovery and personal growth.
The name also found its way into the world of music, with Crystalina Montoya (1914-1998), a renowned Mexican soprano whose crystalline voice captivated audiences across the globe during her illustrious career.
Lastly, Crystalina Delgado (1921-2005) was a pioneering mathematician and educator from Puerto Rico, who broke barriers and inspired generations of young women to pursue careers in the sciences.
People
Crystalina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crystalina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Crystalina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crystalina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crystalina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Crystalina a common name?
We classify Crystalina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crystalina most popular?
The single biggest year for Crystalina was 1983, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crystalina is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Crystalina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crystalina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crystalina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Crystalina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crystalina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Crystalina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Crystalina?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.