Krist
boy nameKrist entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #2982 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#2982
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3525 |
| 1950s | #3502 |
| 1960s | #3631 |
| 1970s | #4381 |
| 1980s | #4940 |
| 1990s | #7869 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Krist are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Krist alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Krist in 2025?
- Krist is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Krist most popular?
- Krist peaked in 1965, reaching #2982 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Krist with classmates?
- Krist will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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