Kristel
Every Kristel since 1952 — 2,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristel
Kristel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,304 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 2,992 American babies have been named Kristel. Its peak came in 1982, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kristel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,304 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,435 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,660 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,446 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,141 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,401 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,754 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,963 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,456 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,744 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,111 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,507 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,077 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,441 |
| 2011 | 122 | #1,712 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,544 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,007 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,705 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,593 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,009 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,013 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,378 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,456 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,786 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,957 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,592 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,771 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,587 |
| 1985 | 87 | #1,442 |
| 1980 | 108 | #1,223 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,680 |
| 1970 | 49 | #1,811 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,375 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristel in 2025?
Kristel ranked #4,304 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristel?
2,992 babies have been named Kristel in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristel most popular?
Kristel peaked in 1982, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Kristel a boy or girl name?
Kristel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristel rising or falling?
Kristel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.