Girl · #14,411 in 2026

Christyl

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

Current Rank

#14,411

Peak Rank

#5,885 (1981)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

1999

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#5885

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christyl

Christyl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 11 Christyls were born — ranking #5,885 that year. As of 2026, Christyl ranks #14,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Christyls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Christyl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christyl 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 Christyl

What does the name Christyl mean?

Christyl is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christyl in 2026?

In 2026, Christyl ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Christyl most popular?

Christyl reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,885 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Christyl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Christyl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christyl include Dewayne, Renu, Lucresha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christyl

Christyl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Christyl's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,885. Use the chart and map above to compare Christyl'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.