Crista
girl nameCrista entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #802 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#802
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4795 |
| 1950s | #3048 |
| 1960s | #1891 |
| 1970s | #1033 |
| 1980s | #1215 |
| 1990s | #2036 |
| 2000s | #3927 |
| 2010s | #9111 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Crista are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Crista alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Crista in 2025?
- Crista is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Crista most popular?
- Crista peaked in 1971, reaching #802 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Crista with classmates?
- Crista will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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