Cristela
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,106 in 1953
6 babies were named Cristela in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cristela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cristela, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCristela first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #3,106. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Cristela
Cristela is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Cristela for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 67 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #3,106 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 416,667 girls |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 341,297 girls |
| 1960s | 6.1 | 165,017 girls |
| 1970s | 7.0 | 143,472 girls |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 154,560 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 162,075 girls |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 416,667 girls |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,621,622 girls |
Other spellings of Cristela
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Cristela
What is the origin of the name Cristela?
Cristela has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Cristela a boy or girl name?
Cristela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cristela?
Cristela ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#3,106).