Kristel
Meaning
diminutive of Kristiina (Estonian) or Christina (Dutch); a separate Tagalog entry reads 'crystal'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kristel peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kristel
Most people given the name Kristel in the United States were born between 1970 and 2009. The Kristel you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kristel deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Kristel truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Kristel fits with your family’s names and surname.
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