Girl · #10,478 in 2026

Cystal

Name: Popularity of the name Cystal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cystal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,478

Peak Rank

#4,475 (1987)

Total Babies

155

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1992

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#4475

Peak Rank

155

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cystal

Cystal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 18 Cystals were born — ranking #4,475 that year. As of 2026, Cystal ranks #10,478 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 155 Cystals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Cystal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cystal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Systole
Sista
Sissel
Scissile
Sisel
Cista
Settle
Subtle
Suttle
Sessile
Setal
Cesta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cystal

What does the name Cystal mean?

Cystal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cystal in 2026?

In 2026, Cystal ranks #10,478 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cystal most popular?

Cystal reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #4,475 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cystal most popular?

Cystal has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cystal.

Is Cystal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cystal is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cystal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cystal include Quintella, Christeena, Genee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cystal

Cystal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Cystal's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #4,475. Use the chart and map above to compare Cystal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.