Christl

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

Christl is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Bavarian German diminutive form of Christine — from the Latin Christiana meaning 'follower of Christ,' from the Greek Christos meaning 'anointed.'

Christl is the nickname form used in Austria and Bavaria, worn as a full name in German-speaking communities. For families with Austrian or German heritage, it's a genuinely authentic traditional form — warm, simple, and deeply rooted in Alpine naming culture.

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Popularity Over Time

Christl has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.

0612172319601976

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Christl
DecadeBirthsTrend
1970s10
1960s46
1950s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 19571976)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Christl
YearBirthsRank
19765#9568
19715#8551
19697#6065
19668#4938
19658#4895
196423#2611
19575#6219

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19571976) · Methodology