Girl · #13,429 in 2026

Christol

Name: Popularity of the name Christol in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Christol, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,429

Peak Rank

#3,777 (1979)

Total Babies

243

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1994

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#3777

Peak Rank

243

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christol

Christol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 20 Christols were born — ranking #3,777 that year. As of 2026, Christol ranks #13,429 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 243 Christols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Christol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christol is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Christol

What does the name Christol mean?

Christol is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christol in 2026?

In 2026, Christol ranks #13,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Christol most popular?

Christol reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #3,777 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Christol most popular?

Christol has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Christol.

Is Christol a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Christol is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Christol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christol include Lorelle, Ludivina, Bambie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christol

Christol is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 243 births in the dataset. Christol's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #3,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Christol's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.