Crissangel
A combination name blending "Christ" and "angel," perhaps implying a celestial messenger.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Crissangel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Crissangel today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crissangel births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crissangel. 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 Crissangel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,723
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Crissangel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Crissangel 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 Crissangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Crissangel
The given name Crissangel is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in a blend of cultural and linguistic influences. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Spanish word "Cris," meaning "Christ," and the English word "angel," representing a celestial being.
The origins of this name can be traced back to the Spanish-speaking regions of the world, particularly those with a strong Christian influence. It is possible that the name was initially coined as a way to honor or pay tribute to Christ, while also incorporating the concept of angelic beings or guardians.
While there is no definitive historical record of the name Crissangel appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is plausible that it emerged during the period of Spanish colonization and the spread of Christianity in the Americas and other parts of the world.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Crissangel was Crissangel Hernández, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Crissangel de la Cruz, a Spanish missionary who traveled to the Philippines in the late 16th century to spread Christianity.
In the 18th century, Crissangel Ramírez was a renowned painter and artist from Mexico, known for his religious-themed artworks that adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across the country.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Crissangel Martínez was a celebrated Argentinian writer and poet who explored themes of spirituality and the human condition in his works, published between 1940 and 1970.
More recently, Crissangel Pérez is a contemporary Mexican singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Mexican folk music with modern elements, reflecting the enduring cultural significance of the name.
While the name Crissangel may not be as widely used or recognized as some more common monikers, it carries a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences, reflecting the intersection of Christian beliefs, Spanish heritage, and the concept of divine guardianship.
People
Crissangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crissangel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Crissangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crissangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crissangel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Crissangel a common name?
We classify Crissangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crissangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Crissangel was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crissangel is about 19 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 Crissangel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crissangel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crissangel in the SSA data are male. 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 Crissangel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crissangel 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 Crissangel 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 Crissangel as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Crissangel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.