Christobel
Of Greek origin, meaning "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Christobel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Christobel today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christobel births was 1914 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christobel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Christobel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
10 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,952
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Christobel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Christobel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Christobel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 37 | 37 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Christobel
Christobel is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which means "bearer of Christ." The name has its roots in ancient Greek and has been in use for centuries, particularly in Christian cultures.
The earliest known references to the name can be found in medieval European records, where it was often given to girls in honor of Christ. The name was popular among Christian families, particularly in regions where Greek culture and language had a strong influence, such as parts of Italy, Greece, and the Balkans.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Christobel was Christobel of Ibelin, a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Cyprus who lived in the 13th century. She was a prominent figure in the Crusader states and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.
Another notable Christobel was Christobel Pankhurst, a British activist and suffragette who lived from 1858 to 1942. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women in the United Kingdom.
In literature, the name Christobel appears in the poem "Christabel" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1816. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Christabel who encounters a mysterious stranger, and it explores themes of innocence, temptation, and the supernatural.
Another notable individual with the name Christobel was Christobel Harriette Bullock, an American stage actress and playwright who lived from 1876 to 1923. She was known for her work on Broadway and her contributions to the American theater scene in the early 20th century.
In the world of art, Christobel Burnand was a British painter and illustrator who lived from 1875 to 1952. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious venues.
While the name Christobel has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been embraced by various Christian communities throughout history, often as a way to honor Christ and express religious devotion. The name has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, including literature, activism, theater, and art.
People
Christobel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Christobel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Christobel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christobel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christobel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Christobel a common name?
We classify Christobel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christobel most popular?
The single biggest year for Christobel was 1914, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christobel is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Christobel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Christobel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christobel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Christobel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Christobel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Christobel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Christobel?
Find out how many people have the name Christobel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.