Christalyn is a unique and captivating name of Latin origin, meaning "of crystal." This moniker evokes images of clarity, purity, and elegance, much like the precious mineral it's derived from. The name Christalyn is composed of two distinct elements: 'Christa,' which signifies 'follower of Christ,' and 'lyn,' a variant of the Latin 'lina,' meaning 'linen.' The combination creates a harmonious blend of spiritual and earthly connotations, making it a profound choice for a child's name.
The name Christalyn seems to have been most popular from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with peaks of 11 births in both 1986 and 1992. Since then, its popularity has decreased, with fewer than 10 births per year on average between 2000 and 2018, except for a spike of 13 births in 2007. Overall, there were 296 babies named Christalyn from 1971 to 2018.