Holding steady.
Popularity of Kristol since 1968
Babies named Kristol per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kristol is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak usage came in 1981. The name has remained stable in its rarity over the decades, never breaking into widespread use. Its spelling is a variant reminiscent of Crystal, but the exact inspiration is not recorded. Given its extremely low frequency one in N births could not be calculated and no states reported significant use. Kristol remains a distinctive choice with no strong associations, appealing to parents seeking a unique sound with a familiar cadence.
The name Kristol is a modern coinage, likely derived from Crystal (from Greek κρύσταλλος, 'ice, rock crystal') with the spelling altered for uniqueness. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1968, and it has remained rare. The name may also be influenced by surnames like Kristol or be a feminine variant of Kristoff.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krissy, Kris
Sibling names for Kristol
Names that share Kristol's style, for a brother or sister.
