Crescent
Meaningcrescent moon · English
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,425 in 1977
7 babies were named Crescent in the US in 2025. It has climbed 210 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Crescent you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Crescent, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Crescent would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCrescent first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #4,425.
- TrendCrescent has climbed 210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Crescent means “crescent moon”.
About the name Crescent
Crescent is a girl name of French origin meaning “crescent moon”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ent”. US birth records list Crescent for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 15 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #4,425 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.8 | 207,852 girls |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 529,101 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 girls |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Crescent
What does the name Crescent mean?
Crescent means “crescent moon” in English.
What is the origin of the name Crescent?
Crescent has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Crescent a boy or girl name?
Crescent is a girl name.
How popular is the name Crescent?
Crescent ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#4,425).