Christal

Christal is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Christal at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Christal

Christal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Christal first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #525 in 1978, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 9,697 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Christal in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#525 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Christal in 2024
8
Total since 1880
9,697

Christal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1965 in 2007
Babies named Christal in 2018
3
Total since 1996
44

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Christal mean?

The meaning of Christal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Christal a boy or girl name?

Christal is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Christal?

Christal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Christal?

Christal first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #525 in 1978, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].