How Many People Are Named Christelle?

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

Christelle
Very Rare
French

Christelle means 'little Christian' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1,004 people named Christelle live in the US today, making up just 1 in 328,714 Americans. The majority, 59%, are under 30, giving it a modern feel.

~1,004
Living in US
1 in 328,714
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little Christian
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charismatic Creative Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

462,998
Worldwide Bearers
#2,187
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
290,422
🇨🇲 Cameroon
29,606
🇨🇩 DR Congo
25,747
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
22,049
🇧🇪 Belgium
13,882
🇨🇬 Congo
12,179
🇭🇹 Haiti
9,493
🇧🇮 Burundi
7,241
🇿🇦 South Africa
7,125
🇲🇬 Madagascar
6,953

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,004 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
635
Would be under 30 (59%)
336
Would be 30–60 (31%)
113
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 1,084 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

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

📜 Christelle Through the Generations

People named Christelle have been born in the US since the early 1900s, but the name really took off around 2010 when there were 31 births that year. Today, most Christelles are in their thirties, with 635 under 30, 336 between 30 and 60, and 113 over 60. It's a name that's slowly declining in popularity, yet remains a favorite among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 155
New York 64
California 30
Texas 15
Louisiana 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christelle's French roots

📄 About the Name Christelle

How Many People Have the Name Christelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,004 people in the United States currently share the name Christelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,714 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christelle a Common or Rare Name?

Christelle 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 Christelle Mean?

Christelle means "little Christian" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Christelle Most Popular?

The name Christelle reached peak popularity in 2010, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Christelle?

Approximately 1,004 people named Christelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,714 Americans.

Is Christelle a rare name?

Christelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,714 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christelle mean?

Christelle means "little Christian" and comes from French origins.

Is Christelle more male or female?

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

When was Christelle most popular?

Christelle peaked in 2010 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US1,004
All-Time Births1,084
1 in X1 in 328,714
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2010
World Rank#2,187
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.