Christel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Christine or Christina, Christel means "God is my oath".
Meaning of the Name Christel
Christel is a feminine given name derived from the name Christine or Christina. It is of German origin and is a combination of the names Christ and -el, a suffix meaning "God is my oath". The name Christel can be seen as a variation of the more common Christine and Christina, but it is less frequently used. It is popular in German-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Christel
The popularity for the name Christel peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 201 births, which ranked number 1,360 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Christel had the most female births in 1978 with 201, which ranked number 767 out of 11,474 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Christel
- 20 Year Trend of Christel: -43.75% 00
Popularity of Christel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Christel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Christel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Christel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Christel
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