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Kristl

Girl name · Latin

Kristl 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 short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • Word funKristl doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationKristl peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kristl you'd meet today is about 44 years old.
  • HistoryKristl first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025

08.51719641982

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

About the name Kristl

Kristl is a girl name of Latin origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Latin names

Other spellings of Kristl

Girl name: Krystl

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Questions about the name Kristl

What is the origin of the name Kristl?

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

Is Kristl a boy or girl name?

Kristl is a girl name.

How popular is the name Kristl?

Kristl is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1982. It peaked at #3,147 in 1981, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Kristl?

If you like Kristl, you might also like Krystl. Krystl is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kristl?

Kristl 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 short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.