Crystin
A feminine name possibly derived from "Christian" or "Crystal", with potential meanings of "follower of Christ" or "precious stone".
Name Census estimates that about 216 living Americans carry the first name Crystin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Crystin today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crystin births was 1983 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crystin. 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.
People living today
216
~ 1 in 1,586,826 Americans
Peak year
1983
15 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2015 SSA rank
#14,924
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Crystin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crystin from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 109 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
Crystin 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 Crystin 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 Crystin
The name Crystin is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century as a feminized form of the name Christian. It does not have any direct historical roots or ties to a particular language or culture. However, the name Christian itself has a rich history and etymology that may shed some light on the origins of Crystin.
The name Christian is derived from the Late Greek word "Christianos," which means "follower of Christ." It was originally used as a descriptive term for early adherents of Christianity, referring to those who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ. As the Christian faith spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond, the name became increasingly popular and was adopted as a personal name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christian can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. In the book of Acts, it is mentioned that the disciples of Jesus were first called "Christians" in Antioch, a city in ancient Syria (Acts 11:26). This suggests that the name was already in use among early Christian communities in the 1st century AD.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Christian, though none with the specific spelling of Crystin. One of the earliest was Christian of Bucks (c. 1598-1670), an English Puritan minister and writer who was a prominent figure during the English Civil War. Another notable figure was Christian Huygens (1629-1695), a Dutch mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics, optics, and timekeeping.
In the 19th century, Christian Friedrich Hebbel (1813-1863) was a German poet, playwright, and philosopher who is considered one of the most significant figures in the development of modern German drama. Christian Doppler (1803-1853) was an Austrian mathematician and physicist best known for his discovery of the Doppler effect, which describes the change in frequency of a wave as the source and observer move relative to each other.
More recently, Christian Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer who founded the iconic fashion house that bears his name. His innovative designs and influence on the fashion industry have earned him a lasting legacy as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century.
While the name Crystin itself does not have a long historical lineage, its connection to the name Christian and the rich cultural and religious significance of that name lend it a certain depth and meaning. As a feminized form, it may have been created to offer a unique and modern variation on a traditional name with deep roots in Western civilization.
People
Crystin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crystin 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
Crystin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crystin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 216 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crystin 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 1,586,826 US residents.
Is Crystin a common name?
We classify Crystin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crystin most popular?
The single biggest year for Crystin was 1983, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crystin is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Crystin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crystin 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.