Kristle
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "little Christ" or "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 834 living Americans carry the first name Kristle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristle today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristle births was 1985 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristle. 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.
People living today
834
~ 1 in 410,976 Americans
Peak year
1985
97 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,734
Tracked since 1964
Census
Kristle in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 811 people with the first name Kristle, which placed it at #14,514 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
#14,514
National first-name rank
People counted
811
811 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
55.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kristle
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kristle is White at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Black (21.9%) and Hispanic (10.5%). 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 Kristle 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 Kristle at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White55.0% · 446
- Black or African American21.9% · 178
- Hispanic or Latino10.5% · 85
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.8% · 55
- Two or more races4.7% · 38
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 9
Popularity
Kristle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristle from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 579 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristle 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 Kristle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kristles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Kristle, while North Carolina, Mississippi, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristle
The name Kristle is a modern variation of the ancient name Christle, which originated from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed one" or "the Messiah." The name Christle first appeared in the Christian tradition, referring to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It gained popularity as a given name during the Middle Ages when Christianity spread across Europe.
The earliest known record of the name Kristle dates back to the late 16th century in Germany, where it was spelled "Christle." The spelling variation "Kristle" emerged in the 18th century, likely influenced by the German word "Kristall," meaning "crystal." This form of the name became particularly popular in English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kristle was Kristle von Heldburg, a German noblewoman born in 1583. She was known for her philanthropy and dedication to charitable causes in her region. Another notable figure was Kristle Müller (1670-1742), a German composer and organist who contributed significantly to the development of Baroque music.
In the 19th century, Kristle Brewster (1823-1901) was an American educator and activist who played a crucial role in the establishment of the first public school system in New York City. Her efforts paved the way for better educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
Moving into the 20th century, Kristle Hjelm (1919-2001) was a Swedish writer and novelist renowned for her critically acclaimed works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her novel "The Echoing Silence" (1954) won numerous literary awards and was widely translated.
Another prominent figure with the name Kristle was Kristle Haworth (1941-2022), a British mathematician and computer scientist. She made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and was a pioneer in developing algorithms for pattern recognition and machine learning.
While the name Kristle has its roots in Christianity, it has transcended religious boundaries and gained popularity across various cultures and regions. Its unique spelling and connection to the word "crystal" have added an alluring quality to the name, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of elegance and history.
People
Kristle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 834 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristle 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 410,976 US residents.
Is Kristle a common name?
We classify Kristle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 892 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristle was 1985, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristle is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kristle in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 811 people with the name Kristle, or 0.27 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,514 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 Kristle 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 Kristle?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kristle appears almost entirely female. Of the 809 people counted with this name, 99.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Kristle?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kristle is White at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Black (21.9%) and Hispanic (10.5%). 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 Kristle most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kristle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.0% (446 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 Kristle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kristle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristle 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 Kristle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kristle 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 Kristle 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 have Kristle as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.