Chrishell
A modern combination name blending Christine and Michelle, potentially meaning "follower of Christ" and "wished-for child."
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Chrishell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrishell today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrishell births was 2022 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrishell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chrishell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
2022
11 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,722
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Chrishell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrishell from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrishell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrishell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrishell
The given name Chrishell is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but rather appears to be a creative combination of the common English names Chris and Michelle.
While the name Chrishell itself does not have a long history, its component parts do. The name Chris is a shortened form of the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed one" or "the anointed." It was initially used as a title for Jesus Christ and later became a common name among Christians. The name Michelle, on the other hand, is derived from the French feminine form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Chrishell specifically. However, its construction from Chris and Michelle suggests an attempt to create a unique and modern name that blends elements of traditional names.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Chrishell are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. One of the first notable individuals with this name is Chrishell Stause, an American actress and reality television personality born in 1981.
Here are five people throughout history with the first name Chrishell:
1. Chrishell Stause (born 1981) - American actress and reality television personality, known for her roles in soap operas and her appearance on the reality show "Selling Sunset."
2. Chrishell Hartley (born 1980) - American fashion blogger and influencer, known for her popular fashion and lifestyle blog "Chrishell Hartley."
3. Chrishell Williams (born 1992) - American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA for teams like the Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream.
4. Chrishell Stubbs (born 1987) - British singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work in the indie rock and folk genres.
5. Chrishell Everhart (born 1979) - American entrepreneur and businesswoman, founder of the fashion and lifestyle brand "Chrishell Everhart Collection."
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent origins of the name Chrishell, there may be limited historical information and records available, as it has not yet had the opportunity to establish a long-standing cultural or linguistic legacy.
People
Chrishell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrishell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrishell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrishell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrishell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Chrishell a common name?
We classify Chrishell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrishell most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrishell was 2022, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrishell is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chrishell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrishell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrishell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chrishell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrishell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chrishell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Chrishell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.