Christel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Christel is a German diminutive of the name Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved from Latin through Old English to its current form. The name is often associated with grace and faith, has biblical relevance, and has gained popularity particularly in the 20th century.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christel"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstəl/
Origin
German
Etymology
Christel is a diminutive form of the name Christian, which is derived from the Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christian (Old English), Christel (German)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in German-speaking countries in the 20th century as a feminine form of Christian.
Variants & Derivatives
Christina, Christine, Kristel
Modern Popularity & Image
Christel is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with grace and faith.
Famous People
Christel Khalil (actress), Christel Boeljon (professional golfer)
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 201 peak births in 1978
Geographic Spread
Popular across 27 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Christel"
"Christel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4967th of 9107 | 53 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3543rd of 9204 | 121 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1898th of 12526 | 608 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1040th of 19264 | 1,903 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2702nd of 27321 | 660 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7049th of 35406 | 261 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10750th of 30306 | 105 |
Regional Popularity of "Christel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Christel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
65.69% 1463rd/2227 |
59.14% 1437th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
68.36% 1897th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.73% 932nd/2937 |
38.90% 1355th/3483 |
27.32% 961st/3518 |
31.40% 1270th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
63.20% 2828th/4475 |
60.40% 3137th/5194 |
42.38% 2677th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Christel" in the United States
The name Christel is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Christel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Christel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4967th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3543rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1898th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1040th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2702nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7049th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10750th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Christel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.