Lacrystal
A coined name blend of "lacrimation" and "crystal", suggesting tears and purity.
Name Census estimates that about 242 living Americans carry the first name Lacrystal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lacrystal today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lacrystal births was 1983 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lacrystal. 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
242
~ 1 in 1,416,340 Americans
Peak year
1983
24 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,819
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lacrystal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lacrystal from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Lacrystal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lacrystal 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 Lacrystal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lacrystals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lacrystal
The name Lacrystal is a unique and captivating moniker that draws its origins from a blend of linguistic and cultural influences. Its linguistic roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages, where the prefix "lac" was used to denote a body of water or a stream. This prefix was often combined with other words to create place names or descriptive terms related to water features.
Over the centuries, the prefix "lac" underwent various transformations and adaptations as it was assimilated into different linguistic traditions. One notable instance of its evolution can be found in the Old French word "lacristal," which referred to a type of clear, crystalline water or a pristine stream. This word likely originated from a fusion of the Latin words "lacus" (meaning lake or pool) and "crystallinus" (meaning crystal-like or clear).
In the annals of history, the name Lacrystal has been documented in several ancient texts and records. One of the earliest known references can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Burgundian region of France, which mentions a nobleman named Lacrystal de Fontaine. This individual was renowned for his efforts in preserving the purity of local streams and fountains, earning him the moniker "Lacrystal" as a testament to his dedication.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lacrystal was a 15th-century French scholar and alchemist, Lacrystal de Verre. Born in 1423, de Verre was celebrated for his groundbreaking work on the purification and crystallization of various substances, drawing inspiration from the clarity and purity of water crystals.
In the realm of literature, the name Lacrystal made an appearance in the 17th-century epic poem "Le Jardin des Fontaines" by the renowned French poet, Jean de La Fontaine. In this work, Lacrystal was depicted as a mythical nymph who presided over the crystal-clear streams and fountains of the enchanted garden.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we encounter Lacrystal Weatherby, a renowned English explorer and naturalist born in 1842. Weatherby's fascination with pristine waterways and their crystalline clarity led her to embark on numerous expeditions, documenting the beauty and ecological significance of these natural wonders.
More recently, the name Lacrystal graced the stage of the performing arts with Lacrystal Dubois, a celebrated French ballerina born in 1935. Dubois was renowned for her graceful movements and her ability to embody the fluidity and clarity of water crystals through her dance performances.
While the name Lacrystal may be uncommon in modern times, its rich historical tapestry and evocative symbolism have left an indelible mark on our collective cultural consciousness, serving as a testament to the enduring allure of purity, clarity, and the majesty of nature's crystalline waters.
People
Lacrystal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lacrystal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lacrystal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lacrystal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 242 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lacrystal 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 1,416,340 US residents.
Is Lacrystal a common name?
We classify Lacrystal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lacrystal most popular?
The single biggest year for Lacrystal was 1983, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lacrystal is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lacrystal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lacrystal 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.