Crystal Jost

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Crystal Jost — ice
321K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Crystal Jost is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Crystal is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Crystal () is a common English language female given name. Variant forms of the name include Kristal, Krystal, Cristal, Kristel, Krystle, and Kristol. As a feminine name, it is a 19th-century coinage, derived from crystal, a transparent quartz gemstone, usually colorless, that can be cut to reflect brilliant light, whose name comes from Ancient Greek κρύσταλλος krystallos "ice". It increased in usage along with other names suggestive of gemstones. As a masculine name, it is a Scottish diminutive of Christopher. Cristal is a Spanish variant. The surname Jost: Jost Amman (1539–1591), Swiss artist Jost Bürgi (1552–1632), Swiss clockmaker, maker of astronomical instruments, and mathematician Jost Metzler (1909–1975), German submarine commander during World War II Jost Vacano (born 1934), German cinematographer Jost Capito (born 1958), German motorsport manager Surname Alfred Jost (1916–1991), French endocrinologist Christian Jost (born 1963), German composer Christian Jost, French geographer Colin Jost (born 1982), American writer and comedian Heinz Jost (1904–1964), Nazi S.S. war criminal Henry L. Crystal is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 321K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Crystal reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Crystal

Meaning: ice

Greek

Crystal () is a common English language female given name. Variant forms of the name include Kristal, Krystal, Cristal, Kristel, Krystle, and Kristol. As a feminine name, it is a 19th-century coinage, derived from crystal, a transparent quartz gemstone, usually colorless, that can be cut to reflect brilliant light, whose name comes from Ancient Greek κρύσταλλος krystallos "ice". It increased in usage along with other names suggestive of gemstones. As a masculine name, it is a Scottish diminutive of Christopher. Cristal is a Spanish variant.

Surname: Jost

French

Jost Amman (1539–1591), Swiss artist Jost Bürgi (1552–1632), Swiss clockmaker, maker of astronomical instruments, and mathematician Jost Metzler (1909–1975), German submarine commander during World War II Jost Vacano (born 1934), German cinematographer Jost Capito (born 1958), German motorsport manager Surname Alfred Jost (1916–1991), French endocrinologist Christian Jost (born 1963), German composer Christian Jost, French geographer Colin Jost (born 1982), American writer and comedian Heinz Jost (1904–1964), Nazi S.S. war criminal Henry L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Crystal is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Crystal by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Crystal Jost

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Crystal Jost:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Crystal?
The first name Crystal originates from Greek. Crystal () is a common English language female given name. Variant forms of the name include Kristal, Krystal, Cristal, Kristel, Krystle, and Kristol. As a feminine name, it is a 19th-century coinage, derived from crystal, a transparent quartz gemstone, usually colorless, that can be cut to reflect brilliant light, whose name comes from Ancient Greek κρύσταλλος krystallos "ice". It increased in usage along with other names suggestive of gemstones. As a masculine name, it is a Scottish diminutive of Christopher. Cristal is a Spanish variant.
When was Crystal most popular?
The name Crystal reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jost?
The surname Jost originates from French. Jost Amman (1539–1591), Swiss artist Jost Bürgi (1552–1632), Swiss clockmaker, maker of astronomical instruments, and mathematician Jost Metzler (1909–1975), German submarine commander during World War II Jost Vacano (born 1934), German cinematographer Jost Capito (born 1958), German motorsport manager Surname Alfred Jost (1916–1991), French endocrinologist Christian Jost (born 1963), German composer Christian Jost, French geographer Colin Jost (born 1982), American writer and comedian Heinz Jost (1904–1964), Nazi S.S. war criminal Henry L.
What are the origins of the name Crystal Jost?
The name Crystal Jost combines two different traditions: the first name Crystal has Greek roots, while the surname Jost originates from French.
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