Christa
Christa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Anointed one; follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christa is a feminine given name of Latin and Greek origin, derived as a short form of Christina or Christine. It carries the meaning of 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.' Popularity for the name peaked in the United States during the late 20th century, but it remains a recognized classic today.
Popularity in the United States
32,843 babies in the United States have been named Christa since 1880. It ranks #788 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1960.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 163 |
| 1940-1950 | 392 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,297 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,283 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,393 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,671 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,471 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,193 |
| 2010-2019 | 675 |
| 2020-2029 | 141 |
Famous people named Christa
- Christa McAuliffe: Teacher, Astronaut
- Christa Miller: Actress
- Christa Ludwig: Opera Singer
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christi
Fun facts
- Astronaut Christa McAuliffe was selected as the first participant in the NASA Teacher in Space Project.
- Originally created as an abbreviated variant of Christina, Christa became established as an independent given name.