Crist
Crist is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Crist is a given name and surname variant derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning anointed one or follower of Christ. In the United States, it has traditionally been used as a rare masculine first name, often as a shortened form of Christopher or Christian. It remains an uncommon name choice with steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
866 babies in the United States have been named Crist since 1880. It ranks #3811 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- PA (48.6 %)
- OH (44.4 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- Crist developed as a shortened variant of names like Christian, Christopher, or the Greek Christos.
- While used as a given name, Crist is also widely found as a surname in the United States.