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Kristel

Girl name · Latin

Kristel is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funKristel doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationKristel peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kristel you'd meet today is about 43 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kristel would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 48,780 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKristel first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Kristel

US births per million girls, 1952–2025

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Unisex name: KristianUnisex name: KristenUnisex name: KrishnaGirl name: KrishaUnisex name: KrisGirl name: Cristel
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kristel

Kristel is a girl name of Latin origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Latin names

Other spellings of Kristel

Girl name: KristellGirl name: Krystel

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Questions about the name Kristel

What is the origin of the name Kristel?

Kristel is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Kristel a boy or girl name?

Kristel is a girl name. In 2025, 33 US girls were named Kristel.

How popular is the name Kristel?

Kristel ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #1,016. Over the last five years it has climbed 93 places.

What names are similar to Kristel?

If you like Kristel, you might also like Kristell and Krystel. Kristell is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kristel?

Kristel is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.