Christa
girl name#6546 in 2025Christa entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #178 in 1986, ranks #6546 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#6546
rank today
#178
peak (1986)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2946 |
| 1920s | #3223 |
| 1930s | #2118 |
| 1940s | #1504 |
| 1950s | #869 |
| 1960s | #571 |
| 1970s | #252 |
| 1980s | #299 |
| 1990s | #480 |
| 2000s | #1136 |
| 2010s | #2744 |
| 2020s | #5653 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Christa has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 31,000 people named Christa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Christa alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Christa in 2025?
- Christa ranks #6546 among US girl names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Christa most popular?
- Christa peaked in 1986, reaching #178 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Christa with classmates?
- Christa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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