Kriste
girl nameKriste entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1733 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#1733
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3741 |
| 1960s | #3113 |
| 1970s | #3179 |
| 1980s | #7146 |
| 1990s | #10972 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kriste are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kriste alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kriste in 2025?
- Kriste is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kriste most popular?
- Kriste peaked in 1955, reaching #1733 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kriste with classmates?
- Kriste will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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