Total births
442
Boys' name · since 1921
Cristoval
442 babies named Cristoval in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 442
- total births
- 1921–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Cristoval sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 442 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Cristoval recorded 442 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- 442 total births
- 1921–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
442 boys have been named Cristoval since 1921, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 442
- total births
- 1921–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Cristoval was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
22 babies were named Cristoval in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Cristoval's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cristoval's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cristoval at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Cristoval popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Cristoval by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cristoval's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Cristoval births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
70 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 127 births (29% of all-time use).
Cristoval by state
Where Cristoval concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 55 | 12.4% |
| #2 | California | | 41 | 9.3% |
Texas share of Cristoval's total US births 12.4%
Even split
55 of 442 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cristoval? ▼
442 babies have been named Cristoval since 1921. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2001 with 22 births.
When was Cristoval most popular? ▼
Cristoval was most popular in the 2000s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Cristoval most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cristoval are Texas (55 births), California (41 births).
How long has the name Cristoval been used? ▼
Cristoval has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 105 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Cristoval? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cristian, Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristofer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cristoval's data
- Cristoval's decade-level peak was the 2000s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cristovals (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cristoval
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cristoval
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Cristofer Boy
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Cristiano Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cristoval: Baby Name Since 1921 - 442 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cristoval. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cristoval draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.