Cristalyn

A girl's name of Latin origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Cristalyn is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 1996 to 1996, Cristalyn has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Cristalyn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Cristalyn is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, blending Crystal with the feminine suffix -lyn, suggesting sparkling light.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Cristalyn is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1996 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Cristalyn’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1996

1996

Peak year

5 births

Compare Cristalyn with another name

Popularity Over Time

Cristalyn has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.

First appeared: 1996Peak: 1996 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cristalyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	5	#13978	—

The Story of Cristalyn

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1996, Cristalyn is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cristalyn are most likely born between 1996 and 1996.

How rare is Cristalyn?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cristalyn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1996–1996)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cristalyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1996	5	#13978	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristalyn a boy's or girl's name?

Cristalyn is primarily a girl's name.

When was Cristalyn most popular?

Cristalyn reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Cristalyn?

Cristalyn is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1996. Its peak was in 1996.

Explore More

By Length9-letter names By OriginLatin names By EndingNames in -n TrendingRising names RankingsFull rankings

Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–1996