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Chrishell

krih-SHEL /krɪh.ʃɛl/

At a glance

In short
Chrishell is a modern American creation—a charming blend of “Chris,” with its Greek roots meaning “anointed,” and “shell,” evoking seaside treasures.
U.S. rank 2025
#9,457 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
10 (<0.01% of girls)
Trend
Rising #13,453 in 2020 to #9,457 in 2025
Peak
#8,989 in 2023
First recorded
1989

Meaning of Chrishell

Chrishell is a modern American creation—a charming blend of “Chris,” with its Greek roots meaning “anointed,” and “shell,” evoking seaside treasures. Pronounced krih-SHEL, it offers a crisp yet gentle melody that feels both grounded and whimsical. Though fewer than a dozen little Chrishells arrive in the United States each year, its steady appearance in the 900th rank speaks to parents’ growing love for names that are familiar but freshly original. Like a seashell pressed to the ear, Chrishell suggests protection, warmth and endless possibility—enough to spark playful speculation that your daughter might be born ready for beachcombing adventures! For families seeking a moniker that marries heartfelt tradition with a sprinkle of coastal sparkle, Chrishell shines as a uniquely delightful choice.

How to pronounce Chrishell

English

Popularity of Chrishell in the U.S.

Chrishell was the #9,457 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 10 babies. It peaked at #8,989 in 2023. It first appears in the records in 1989.

Bar and line chart: Chrishell in the U.S., 1989–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 11 in 2022 and 10 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #8,989 in 2023, #9,457 in 2025.
  • Girls named Chrishell (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1989–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1989⁠–⁠2025 13 rows
Chrishell: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025109,457▲ 5,836
2024515,293▼ 6,304
2023118,989▲ 67
2022119,056▲ 2,090
2021811,146▲ 2,307
2020613,453back (not recorded in 2012–2019)
2011516,764▼ 1,805
2010614,959back (not recorded in 2007–2009)
2006713,606back (not recorded in 1999–2005)
1998514,122▼ 398
1997513,724back (not recorded in 1992–1996)
1991513,147back (not recorded in 1990)
1989512,362new

Notable people named Chrishell

  • Chrishell Stause is an American actress and real estate agent known for All My Children, Days of Our Lives, and Selling Sunset.