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Crescent

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Pronounced KRES-unt /ˈkɹɛs.ənt/High

Meaning: From Latin crescens, 'growing, increasing' - the same root as English increase and crescendo. In English crescent names the waxing moon's shape; the crescent is also a symbol associated with Islam and with many national flags.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word-name from the sky: Crescent means 'growing,' the shape of the waxing moon (said 'KRES-unt').
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningFrom Latin crescens, 'growing, increasing' - the same root as English increase and crescendo. In English crescent names the waxing moon's shape; the crescent is also a symbol associated with Islam and with many national flags.
U.S. rank (2020)#12427 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719712020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Crescent is an English word-name from Latin crescens, 'growing, increasing.' It first described the waxing moon and later the curved shape itself, which appears in architecture, in street names, and on many flags; it is also a symbol associated with Islam. As a given name it is rare and reads as a fresh celestial word-name alongside Luna and Aurora (said 'KRES-unt').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and word-name bright.

Did you know? Crescent comes from Latin crescens, 'growing' - the same root as crescendo - and originally described the moon in its growing phase, before it came to name the shape itself.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Crescent — Latin crescens 'growing'; crescent moon shape; symbol use

Variations

CressentCrescentaCrescentia

Nicknames

CressCressie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crescent mean?

Crescent is an English word-name from Latin crescens ('growing'), naming the waxing moon's shape.

How do you pronounce Crescent?

It's said KRES-unt /ˈkɹɛs.ənt/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crescent a boy or girl name?

Crescent is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Crescent?

Crescent is extremely rare in the U.S.

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