Christabel

“Beautiful Christian”

United Kingdom origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#7323US 2023

15Births / yr

↑Rising

731All-time births

📅 Since 190100

How to pronounce Christabel

KRIST·AH·BEL

/ˈkrɪst.ˈɑ.ˈbɛl/ · stress on KRIST · 3 syllables

“Beautiful Christian”

United Kingdom origin · Girl name

What does Christabel mean and where does it come from?

The name Christabel is of English origin, coined by the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in his poem 'Christabel' published in 1797. It combines 'Christos' (meaning 'Christ') and 'bell' (from the Old French 'belle,' meaning 'beautiful'). The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the UK, particularly d

Cultural significance

Christabel has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in United Kingdom-speaking communities, where it reflects values of beautiful christian.

Peak popularity

Reached #1666 in 1901 — currently #7323 in the US.

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How else can you spell Christabel?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Kristabel

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Christabel?

Christabel works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Christabel Grace

How popular is Christabel right now?

Rising fast — up 392 spots — currently #7323 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1915–2023#7323 · Top 5.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7323	15	▲ up 392 · +7% births
2022	#7715	14	▼ down 382 · -7% births
2021	#7333	15	▲ up 595 · +15% births
2020	#7928	13	▼ down 2787 · -50% births
2015	#5141	26	▲ up 854 · +18% births
2010	#5995	22	▼ down 381
2005	#5614	22	▲ up 2454 · +83% births
2000	#8068	12	▲ up 762 · +33% births
1995	#8830	9	▼ down 1936 · -25% births
1990	#6894	12	▲ up 2521 · +100% births
1985	#9415	6	▼ down 1154 · -14% births
1980	#8261	7	▼ down 3364 · -42% births
1975	#4897	12	▼ down 356 · +100% births
1925	#4541	6	▼ down 2427 · -60% births
1915	#2114	15	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Christabel

Best Year1915Rank #2114

Peak Count26

Average Rank#6671

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1915 - 202315 years

The story of Christabel

Christabel entered American naming records in 1901 and has been in use for over 123 years. With 731 total births recorded, Christabel remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #2114 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7323 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Christabel in 1901:

Mary Helen Anna Margaret Ruth

Christabel by decade

Christabel peaked in the 1900s. See all 1900s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	6
1910s	62
1920s	36
1930s	10
1940s	6
1950s	5
1960s	5
1970s	52
1980s	54
1990s	88
2000s	161
2010s ★	233
2020s	13

💎Christabel has only 731 total recorded births since 1901 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Christabel?

CROATIAN

InaTina

DANISH

ChristaChristinInaKirstenKristinStinaStineTine

DUTCH

InaStienTinaTineke

ENGLISH

ChrisChrissieChrissyChristaChristenChristiChristieChristyCristenInaKierstenKikiKirstenKrisKristaKristenKristiKristiaKristieKristinKristyKrystenKyrstenTianaTiannaTina

What names sound and feel like Christabel?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Christabel also consider these

Christobel

Greece · Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.

Christabell

American · Latin

Cristabel

Spain · beautiful Christian

Christel

Germanic · Follower of Christ

Kristabel

English · English

Crystabel

English · A clear and

Isabel

Spanish · pledged to God

Izzabel

Spanish · Spanish

How is Christabel written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Christabel?

Common questions about the name Christabel

What does the name Christabel mean?

Christabel means "Beautiful Christian" — a name rooted in United Kingdom tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Christabel?

Christabel is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Christabel have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Christabel?

Christabel originates from United Kingdom tradition. United Kingdom names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Christabel?

Christabel is a three-syllable name pronounced K R IH1 S T AA1 B EH1 L. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Christabel?

Christabel pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar United Kingdom heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.