Chrystelle
A feminine variant of Christine, meaning "follower of Christ" derived from Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Chrystelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrystelle today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrystelle births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrystelle. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Chrystelle with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chrystelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2006 SSA rank
#17,707
Tracked since 1913
Census
Chrystelle in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 185 people with the first name Chrystelle, which placed it at #40,305 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,305
National first-name rank
People counted
185
185 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
38.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chrystelle
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chrystelle is White at 38.4%. The next largest groups are Black (34.6%) and Hispanic (10.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chrystelle described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chrystelle at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White38.4% · 71
- Black or African American34.6% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.6% · 16
- Two or more races7.6% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Chrystelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrystelle from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Chrystelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrystelle 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 Chrystelle 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 Chrystelle
The given name Chrystelle has its origins in the Greek language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed one" or "the anointed." This term was closely associated with the concept of the Messiah in early Christianity, as it referred to Jesus Christ, the central figure of the religion.
The name Chrystelle is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine era, when the Greek language and culture had a significant influence on the Eastern Roman Empire. It was likely a variation of the more common name Christina, which was derived from the same Greek root and gained popularity among early Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chrystelle can be found in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. In his work "The Secret History," he mentions a woman named Chrystelle who was a member of the imperial court in Constantinople.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Chrystelle. One of the most prominent was Chrystelle de Courten (1625-1699), a French noblewoman and writer who was known for her works on religion and philosophy. Another was Chrystelle Godefroy (1879-1962), a French actress and singer who performed in numerous stage productions and early films during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Chrystelle Muir (1917-2007) was a Scottish poet and novelist who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity and the human condition. Chrystelle Avenel-Audran (1841-1920) was a French painter and illustrator renowned for her intricate floral compositions and participation in the Salon exhibitions of the late 19th century.
Additionally, Chrystelle Vayrac (born 1935) is a French actress and singer who has had a prolific career in film, television, and theater, appearing in numerous productions throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century.
While the name Chrystelle has its roots in ancient Greek and early Christian traditions, it has endured and maintained a presence across various cultures and historical periods, with notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields including literature, art, and entertainment.
People
Chrystelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrystelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrystelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrystelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrystelle 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Chrystelle a common name?
We classify Chrystelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrystelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrystelle was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrystelle is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chrystelle in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 185 people with the name Chrystelle, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,305 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chrystelle in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chrystelle?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chrystelle leans strongly female. 187 people counted with this name were female (98.4%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chrystelle?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chrystelle is White at 38.4%. The next largest groups are Black (34.6%) and Hispanic (10.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chrystelle most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Chrystelle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.4% (71 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Chrystelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrystelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrystelle 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 Chrystelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrystelle 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 Chrystelle 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.
How many people share the name Chrystelle?
Want to know how many people have the name Chrystelle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.