Krystal
Girl name · 93 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Krystal: 93 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 1985.
Krystal is a modern spelling variant of Crystal, which comes from the Greek *krystallos*, meaning "ice" or "clear stone," originally referring to quartz believed to be water frozen so hard it would never thaw. The name entered English through Latin as a poetic word for clarity and transparency. One notable bearer is Krystal Ball, an American political commentator and former congressional candidate who brought the name into modern media. The name also shares its root with the rocky Krystal Mountains in eastern Africa, though these are not directly named after a person. The spelling with a "K" rose in popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland during the 1990s, making it a distinct choice from the more traditional Crystal.
Girl 17 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198513 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #6664 babies
- Total births
- 93since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y