Total births
305
Girls' name · since 1978
Kristell
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 305 babies named Kristell, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7024
- among girls today
- 305
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Kristell currently ranks #7024 among girls' names in America, with 305 babies recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Kristell recorded 305 times among girls since 1978, holding rank #7024 nationally today, ahead of 60% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #7024 among girls today
- 305 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kristell is currently the #7024 girls' name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 305 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7024
- among girls today
- 305
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Kristell vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7024
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Kristell was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
25 babies were named Kristell in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kristell compares
305 46th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kristell's all-time total is 20% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kristell | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 305 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kristell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kristell's full recorded timeline at 2012, 64% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 36% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kristell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#7,024
Active since
1978
Kristell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Kristell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kristell's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Kristell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
133 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 133 births (44% of all-time use).
Kristell by state
Where Kristell concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.0% |
California share of Kristell's total US births 5.2%
Even split
16 of 305 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristell? ▼
305 babies have been named Kristell since 1978. It currently ranks #7024 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 25 births.
When was Kristell most popular? ▼
Kristell was most popular in the 2010s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kristell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristell are California (16 births), Texas (10 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Kristell been used? ▼
Records for Kristell go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kristell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kristell's data
- Kristell's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (133 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kristells (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kristell
Nearby Names Like Kristell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristell
Kristen Girl
#1281 218,767 births
Kristin Girl
#4486 179,313 births
Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Kristell side by side: Kristell vs Kristen Kristell vs Kristin Kristell vs Kristina
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kristell
Mayleen #7023
906 births · Peak 2012
Brianda #7025
1,968 births · Peak 1992
Gissel #7022
2,563 births · Peak 2004
Asmaa #7026
952 births · Peak 2013
Eilish #7021
356 births · Peak 1996
Gisell #7027
1,874 births · Peak 2005
Amberleigh #7020
580 births · Peak 2012
Gissell #7028
1,392 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kristell: #7024 Girls' Name - 305 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kristell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.