Kristel Name Popularity and Statistics
Kristel is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kristel?
Kristel is spelled K-R-I-S-T-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Kristel Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,265
Recorded Births33
- Girls usage fell 870 places to #4,265 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kristel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 33 | #4,265 |
| 2024 | Girls | 46 | #3,395 |
| 2023 | Girls | 66 | #2,646 |
| 2022 | Girls | 46 | #3,416 |
| 2021 | Girls | 35 | #4,090 |
| 2020 | Girls | 31 | #4,358 |
| 2019 | Girls | 40 | #3,718 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2017 | Girls | 24 | #5,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 41 | #3,707 |
| 2015 | Girls | 36 | #4,069 |
| 2014 | Girls | 32 | #4,455 |
| 2013 | Girls | 27 | #5,013 |
| 2012 | Girls | 47 | #3,419 |
| 2011 | Girls | 122 | #1,708 |
| 2010 | Girls | 32 | #4,494 |
| 2009 | Girls | 23 | #5,891 |
| 2008 | Girls | 20 | #6,559 |
| 2007 | Girls | 17 | #7,394 |
| 2006 | Girls | 18 | #6,840 |
| 2005 | Girls | 17 | #6,820 |
| 2004 | Girls | 19 | #6,216 |
| 2003 | Girls | 18 | #6,299 |
| 2002 | Girls | 20 | #5,673 |
When Was Kristel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1982 · Girls
145 recorded births
National rank #1,016
1983 · Girls
129 recorded births
National rank #1,071
1981 · Girls
129 recorded births
National rank #1,082
2011 · Girls
122 recorded births
National rank #1,708
Where Kristel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |