Christabel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-tuh-bel / /ˈkrɪstəˌbɛl/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'Christ-bearer'; English: 'beautiful Christ'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christabel is derived from the Latin name 'Christophorus', meaning 'Christ-bearer'. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name was popularized by the poem 'Christabel' written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1797. It combines elements of Christian faith with a sense of beauty, reflecting the cultural values of the time.
Trend Summary
Christabel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 19th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Christabelle
- Cristabel
International Variants
- Cristabella (Italian)
- Christabelle (French)
Famous people named Christabel
Christabel Pankhurst was a British suffragette and a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Christabel Bielenberg was a German author known for her memoirs about life in Nazi Germany.
Fictional characters named Christabel
Christabel is a character in the poem 'Christabel' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who is portrayed as a virtuous maiden.
Christabel is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, representing themes of beauty and intrigue.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christabel was first seen in the United States in 1901. Christabel has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Christabel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christabel (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |