NAME PROFILE
Cristel
Derived as a variant of Merle, meaning 'blackbird,' or Merrill, meaning 'bright sea.' This name reflects a person with a soulful, observant nature who possesses a natural rhythm and a calm, steady presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,037 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 44%CA — 40%NJ — 8%NY — 4%MD — 4%
Notable People
Murl Burkett (Major League Baseball player) · Murl Daniels (Professional football player) · Murl Deusing (Wildlife cinematographer and lecturer) · Murl H. Price (Distinguished military officer) · Murl Webster (State representative and public official)
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