Cristoval
Every Cristoval since 1921 — 442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cristoval
Cristoval is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,425 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 442 American babies have been named Cristoval. Its peak came in 2001, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cristoval stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cristoval year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,425 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,425 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,543 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,682 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,882 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,018 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,208 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,697 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,878 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,932 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,338 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,460 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,737 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,940 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,137 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,455 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,395 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,292 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,408 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,839 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,739 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cristoval in 2025?
Cristoval ranked #12,425 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cristoval?
442 babies have been named Cristoval in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cristoval most popular?
Cristoval peaked in 2001, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Cristoval a boy or girl name?
Cristoval is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cristoval rising or falling?
Cristoval is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.