Christel
Christel is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christel is a diminutive or variant of Christina, originating from the Greek word for 'anointed' or 'follower of Christ'. It gained moderate popularity in mid-to-late 20th century Europe and the United States. Today it remains a uncommon name for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,712 babies in the United States have been named Christel since 1880. It ranks #2898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 285 |
| 1960-1970 | 539 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,542 |
| 1980-1990 | 585 |
| 1990-2000 | 227 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Christel
- Christel Khalil: Actress
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie
Fun facts
- Christel developed as a popular diminutive of Christina in German-speaking countries and France before spreading to the English-speaking world.
- It shares roots with and is often seen as a variant of Crystal or Christelle.