UK girl's name
Crystabel
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially relating to crystal.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Crystabel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Crystabel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Crystabel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Crystabel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Crystabel ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Crystabel.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Crystabel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Crystabel mean?
The name Crystabel has its origins in the Medieval era, derived from the Old English words "cryste" meaning "Christ" and "bel" meaning "fair" or "beautiful." This name gained popularity during the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly among the nobility and upper classes of English society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crystabel can be found in the epic poem "Christabel" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1816. The poem tells the story of a young lady named Christabel who encounters a mysterious and enchanting woman named Geraldine. Coleridge's use of the name helped to popularize it during the Romantic era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Crystabel. One of the earliest recorded was Crystabel de Montacute (1300-1353), an English noblewoman and heiress who inherited vast estates and lands in Somerset and Dorset. Another prominent figure was Crystabel Foljambe (1540-1622), a wealthy English landowner and patron of the arts during the Elizabethan era.
In the 17th century, Crystabel Lennox (1639-1673) was a Scottish courtier and the illegitimate daughter of King Charles II of England. She was known for her beauty and wit, and was a prominent figure at the court of King Charles II.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Crystabel Pankhurst (1858-1928), a British political activist and one of the founders of the Women's Social and Political Union, a leading organization in the British women's suffrage movement.
In more recent times, Crystabel Buhaci (1902-1983) was a Romanian-American artist and sculptor, renowned for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures and paintings are featured in numerous museums and galleries around the world.
The name Crystabel has a rich history and has been borne by many remarkable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Medieval era, and it has been associated with beauty, nobility, and artistic expression. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the years, the name continues to hold a unique and enduring charm.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Crystabel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Crystabel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Crystabel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Crystabel in the UK right now?
In 2013, Crystabel was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Crystabel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Crystabel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Crystabel?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially relating to crystal.
How many people are called Crystabel in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Crystabel across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.