Krista
boy nameKrista entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #2819 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#2819
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4446 |
| 1980s | #5087 |
| 1990s | #7422 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Krista are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Krista alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Krista in 2025?
- Krista is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Krista most popular?
- Krista peaked in 1972, reaching #2819 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Krista with classmates?
- Krista will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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