Holding steady.
Popularity of Christol since 1958
Babies named Christol per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1979, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Christol's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christol is a rare American coinage from the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1958. It reached its highest usage in 1973, during the 1970s, and has since become extremely uncommon. The trajectory of Christol is stable, meaning it has not seen significant revival or decline since its brief period of popularity. The name reflects a common pattern of combining familiar elements from names like Christine with the -ol suffix, creating a unique but seldom-used choice. No top states registered notable usage; Christol remained a scattered, low-frequency name throughout its history.
Christol is a modern coinage, formed by blending elements of the name Christine or Christina with the popular suffix -ol, perhaps influenced by names like Crystal or Carol. It emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in the United States, and saw its peak usage in the 1970s. The name carries an implicit association with the religious term Christ, though it is not a traditional biblical name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy, Tolly
Sibling names for Christol
Names that share Christol's style, for a brother or sister.
