Holding steady.
Popularity of Kristelle since 1967
Babies named Kristelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Kristelle is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It has never been a common name; during its peak year of 2011, it remained rare and unranked in national statistics. The name follows a pattern of combining the popular root Krist- with the elegant -elle suffix, making it a modern elaboration similar to Christelle. While it has not been concentrated in any particular state, its usage has been steady but low, with a stable trajectory. Kristelle offers a unique alternative to more familiar names like Kristina or Christine, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds both melodic and contemporary.
Kristelle is a modern coinage, combining the root Krist- (from Christina or Krista, ultimately from Christian) with the fashionable French diminutive suffix -elle. It emerged in the United States in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1967, and saw modest use peaking in 2011. The name follows a pattern of creating melodic feminine names by attaching -elle to familiar short forms, similar to Christelle, Danielle, and Gabrielle.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kristy, Kris, Elle
Variants: Christelle
Sibling names for Kristelle
Names that share Kristelle's style, for a brother or sister.
