Christabel is a unique and elegant name of English origin, derived from the Old French 'Cristabel', which itself stems from the Latin 'Christi' meaning 'follower of Christ', combined with the feminine suffix '-bel'. The name was popularized by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem 'Christabel', first published in 1798. It is a lesser-used name today, making it distinctive and memorable.
The name Christabel has seen significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century and a half, with peaks occurring most notably in recent years. The highest number of births recorded was in 2014 with 34 instances. However, the majority of years saw fewer than 20 births per year, indicating that while it's not an uncommon name, it's also far from the most popular choice for parents.