How Many People Are Named Christabel?

Complete statistics for the name Christabel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christabel
Very Rare
Old French

Christabel means 'bright promise' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 497,890 Americans sharing this unique name. There are around 663 people named Christabel living in the US today, and most of them, 61%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~663
Living in US
1 in 497,890
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright promise
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Charming Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,413
Worldwide Bearers
#21,184
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
9,608
🇿🇲 Zambia
9,301
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,749
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7,263
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,116
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,185
🇿🇦 South Africa
863
🇬🇧 England
850
🇺🇸 United States
549
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
269

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
663 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
481
Would be under 30 (61%)
176
Would be 30–60 (22%)
130
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 787 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christabel Through the Generations

Christabel has seen a steady presence in the United States since its first recorded birth in 1910, reaching its peak popularity in 2014 with 34 births. Today, the name continues to be favored, with an estimated 663 individuals bearing it across the country. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 481 under-30, 176 aged between 30 and 60, and 130 over 60, indicating a name that's both timeless and trendy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 41
California 31
New York 7
Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Christabel

Christabel or Christabelle is a feminine given name derived from the elements "Christa" which means "follower of Christ/Christian", and "Belle" which means "beautiful". It may refer to:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christabel's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Christabel

How Many People Have the Name Christabel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 663 people in the United States currently share the name Christabel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 497,890 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christabel a Common or Rare Name?

Christabel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Christabel Mean?

Christabel means "bright promise" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christabel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Christabel Most Popular?

The name Christabel reached peak popularity in 2014, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christabel?

Approximately 663 people named Christabel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 787. That works out to roughly 1 in 497,890 Americans.

Is Christabel a rare name?

Christabel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 497,890 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christabel mean?

Christabel means "bright promise" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Christabel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Christabel are male and 100% are female.

When was Christabel most popular?

Christabel peaked in 2014 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US663
All-Time Births787
1 in X1 in 497,890
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year2014
World Rank#21,184
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.