Christel
girl nameChristel entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #762 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#762
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3794 |
| 1920s | #4647 |
| 1930s | #3165 |
| 1940s | #3043 |
| 1950s | #2154 |
| 1960s | #1568 |
| 1970s | #890 |
| 1980s | #2066 |
| 1990s | #4699 |
| 2000s | #7612 |
| 2010s | #9654 |
| 2020s | #11022 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Christel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Christel alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Christel in 2025?
- Christel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Christel most popular?
- Christel peaked in 1978, reaching #762 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Christel with classmates?
- Christel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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