How Many People Are Named Kristel?
Complete statistics for the name Kristel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kristel is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 115,593 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,855 people in the United States! It peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 145 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 2,959 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kristel Through the Generations
Kristel has seen a steady rise in usage since its peak in 1982, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With an estimated 2,855 people named Kristel living in the US today, the name's current popularity is slowly increasing. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 30% under 30, 64% aged between 30 and 60, and 6% over 60, indicating a broad appeal across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kristel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kristel
How Many People Have the Name Kristel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 126 people in the United States currently share the name Kristel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kristel a Common or Rare Name?
Kristel 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 Kristel Mean?
Kristel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kristel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kristel Most Popular?
The name Kristel reached peak popularity in 1982, with 145 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Kristel?
Approximately 126 people named Kristel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 126. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,630,550 Americans.
Is Kristel a rare name?
Kristel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kristel mean?
Kristel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kristel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kristel are male and 100% are female.
When was Kristel most popular?
Kristel peaked in 1982 with 145 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.