Christel
- Pronunciation
- [Ch-ris-tel]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Christian
- Origin
- Scottish
Christel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,711 baby girls have been named Christel. The name peaked in 1978 with 201 US births that year (rank #767). In 2024, ranked #8532 nationally — 7,765 places below its 1978 peak.
Top States for Christel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Christel births are: California (254), Texas (156), Illinois (143).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Christel
If you like Christel's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Christel's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Christel
Variant Forms
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Compare Christel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Christel against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).