Kristel
3 countries#4265 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kristel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,992 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 1982 with 145 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,181 births recorded 1963–2010 · peaked in 1984 with 78 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kristel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6840 | — |
| 2007 | #7394 | ↓554 |
| 2008 | #6559 | ↑835 |
| 2009 | #5891 | ↑668 |
| 2010 | #4494 | ↑1397 |
| 2011 | #1708 | ↑2786 |
| 2012 | #3419 | ↓1711 |
| 2013 | #5013 | ↓1594 |
| 2014 | #4455 | ↑558 |
| 2015 | #4069 | ↑386 |
| 2016 | #3707 | ↑362 |
| 2017 | #5338 | ↓1631 |
| 2018 | #6792 | ↓1454 |
| 2019 | #3718 | ↑3074 |
| 2020 | #4358 | ↓640 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↑268 |
| 2022 | #3416 | ↑674 |
| 2023 | #2646 | ↑770 |
| 2024 | #3395 | ↓749 |
| 2025 | #4265 | ↓870 |
Frequently asked questions about Kristel
Is Kristel a popular name?
Yes — Kristel currently ranks #4265 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kristel more common for boys or girls?
Kristel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kristel most popular?
Kristel peaked in 1982 in United States, with 145 recorded births that year.
Is Kristel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kristel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4908 in 1952 to #4265 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kristel?
At least 4,193 babies have been recorded with the name Kristel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kristel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kristel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kristel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kristel include Layanna.
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