Christel
Girl nameChristel has been given to 3,712 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1978.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,712
Peak year
1978 (202 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Christel's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #845 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Christel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Christel.
Sibling name ideas for Christel
Same era and popularity as Christel, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Christel?
Christel has been given to 3,712 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Christel peak?
Christel peaked in 1978, when 202 babies were given the name.
Is Christel a girl or boy name?
Christel is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Christel are girls).
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