Crandall
A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 292 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
Crandall is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the Scottish surname meaning 'dweller in the cranny or cleft' (from Gaelic crannda + the Old English dale). Like many Scottish surnames, it found a second life as a given name in American families honoring their heritage.
Crandall has the strong, two-syllable quality of classic American surname-names — grounded, distinctive, and carrying the rugged independence of its Scottish origins.
EtymologyShow more
Crandall is built from 8 letters and two syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Crandall creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Crandall has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 23 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 60 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 46 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 42 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 33 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 10 | — |
The Story of Crandall
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Crandall is a Gen X staple. Boys named Crandall are most likely born between 1959 and 1979.
How rare is Crandall?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Crandall is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 60 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Crandall by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1915–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #12718 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9305 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9896 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7806 |
| 1992 | 7 | #6799 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8359 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8123 |
| 1986 | 10 | #4186 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5933 |
| 1984 | 8 | #4642 |
| 1983 | 7 | #5030 |
| 1982 | 8 | #4671 |
| 1981 | 8 | #4593 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4577 |
| 1979 | 8 | #4485 |
| 1978 | 5 | #5977 |
| 1976 | 10 | #3519 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3488 |
| 1974 | 6 | #4728 |
| 1973 | 5 | #5238 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2007