Crystaline
A feminine name derived from the word crystal, denoting clarity and brilliance.
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Crystaline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Crystaline today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crystaline births was 1983 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crystaline. 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 Crystaline. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1983
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,214
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Crystaline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crystaline from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Crystaline 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 Crystaline 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 Crystaline
The given name Crystaline has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the early medieval period in England. It is derived from the Old English word "crysal," which itself comes from the Latin "crystallus" and the Ancient Greek "κρύσταλλος" (krustallos), meaning "ice" or "crystal." The name Crystaline is believed to have emerged as a feminine form of this root word, carrying connotations of clarity, purity, and radiance.
In ancient times, the name was rarely used as a personal name, but it did appear in various literary works and texts that referenced crystals or clear gemstones. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of St. Albans, where a nun named Crystaline is mentioned as a skilled illuminator of religious texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained some popularity among the nobility and upper classes, particularly in regions where the mining and trading of crystals and precious stones were prevalent. Crystaline de Beaumont, born in 1204, was a French noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her collection of exquisite jewelry adorned with crystals.
In the 16th century, Crystaline Boleyn, a distant cousin of Anne Boleyn, was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII. She was renowned for her exceptional beauty and her skill in embroidery, often incorporating intricate crystal and gemstone patterns into her works.
As the Renaissance swept across Europe, the name Crystaline found its way into the world of literature and poetry. Crystaline Rosamond, born in 1575, was an English poet whose works celebrated the natural beauty of crystals and their symbolic association with purity and spiritual enlightenment.
In the 18th century, Crystaline Montague, a British aristocrat born in 1724, was known for her love of the arts and her patronage of renowned painters and sculptors. Her portrait, adorned with a stunning crystal necklace, is a masterpiece that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
While the name Crystaline has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and literature. The name's enduring appeal lies in its connection to the beauty and clarity of crystals, making it a unique and captivating choice for those seeking a name with a rich historical and symbolic meaning.
People
Crystaline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crystaline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Crystaline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crystaline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crystaline 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 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Crystaline a common name?
We classify Crystaline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crystaline most popular?
The single biggest year for Crystaline was 1983, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crystaline is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Crystaline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crystaline 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.
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.