Cristel
Girl name · English · Greek · Latin
- US rank
- #3,903
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,043 in 2011
37 babies were named Cristel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 745 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1930–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cristel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,478 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cristel, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCristel first shows up in US birth records in 1930, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 95 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #2,043.
- Then vs nowCristel is 7.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 43,478.
- TrendCristel has climbed 745 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,903. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cristel
Cristel is a girl name of English, Greek and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tel”. US birth records list Cristel for girls from 1930 to 2025, in 60 of those 96 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #2,043 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,903, with 37 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.4 | 2,272,727 girls |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 girls |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 1970s | 7.5 | 133,869 girls |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 187,617 girls |
| 1990s | 5.1 | 197,628 girls |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 155,521 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,025 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,267 girls |
Other spellings of Cristel
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Cristel
What is the origin of the name Cristel?
Cristel has English, Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Cristel a boy or girl name?
Cristel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cristel?
Cristel ranked #3,903 for US girls in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#2,043).