Kristel

Girl name

Kristel has been given to 2,992 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1982. In 2025, about 1 in 48,705 girls was named Kristel.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,992

Peak year

1982 (145 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▼ -8%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kristel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kristengirl

220,952 babies since 1938

Kristalgirl

12,079 babies since 1951

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Rashidagirl

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Liannegirl

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Candycegirl

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Martinegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kristel?

Kristel has been given to 2,992 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kristel peak?

Kristel peaked in 1982, when 145 babies were given the name.

Is Kristel a girl or boy name?

Kristel is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kristel are girls).

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