Crista

Girl name

Crista has been given to 4,246 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,246

Peak year

1971 (175 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1947

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Crista — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kristagirl

73,863 babies since 1937

Christagirl

32,870 babies since 1912

Cristalgirl

15,936 babies since 1947

Tristagirl

12,464 babies since 1960

Cristygirl

8,280 babies since 1944

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Crista.

Demetragirl

4,217 babies since 1912

Linettegirl

4,285 babies since 1925

Catinagirl

4,186 babies since 1949

Mirnagirl

4,159 babies since 1947

Danielegirl

4,344 babies since 1952

Grettagirl

4,139 babies since 1881

Charlettegirl

4,360 babies since 1915

Ingagirl

4,127 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Crista?

Crista has been given to 4,246 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Crista peak?

Crista peaked in 1971, when 175 babies were given the name.

Is Crista a girl or boy name?

Crista is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Crista are girls).

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