UK girl's name
Crystel
A feminine name derived from the English word "crystal", suggesting clarity or brilliance.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Crystel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Crystel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Crystel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Crystel. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Crystel ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Crystel.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Crystel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Crystel mean?
The given name Crystel finds its origins in the English language, emerging in the 20th century as a variant spelling of the more common name Crystal. This name is derived from the Greek word "krystallos," meaning "ice" or "crystal," which was later adopted into Latin and then into various European languages.
Crystel is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name Crystel date back to the mid-20th century, although its usage was quite rare until more recent times.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Crystel was Crystel Osborne, an American actress born in 1946. She appeared in several television shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including roles in "Police Story" and "The Rockford Files."
Another notable figure with the name Crystel was Crystel Hartley, a Canadian author and journalist born in 1958. She wrote several books on various topics, including parenting and environmental issues.
In the world of sports, Crystel Caldwell was an American basketball player who competed in the 1980s and early 1990s. She played for several teams in the Women's Professional Basketball League and later became a coach and sports commentator.
Crystel Pruitt is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded the company "Adore Cosmetics" in the early 2000s. Her company specializes in natural and organic beauty products.
Crystel Stowers is a Canadian artist and painter known for her vibrant and colorful abstract works. She has held numerous exhibitions and her art is featured in various private and public collections.
While the name Crystel remains relatively uncommon compared to its more popular counterpart Crystal, it has gained some traction in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its history and origins can be traced back to the Greek word "krystallos" and its subsequent adoption into English as a variant spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Crystel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Crystel 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Crystel
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Crystel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Crystel in the UK right now?
In 2011, Crystel was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Crystel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Crystel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Crystel?
A feminine name derived from the English word "crystal", suggesting clarity or brilliance.
How many people are called Crystel in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Crystel 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.