Crista
Crista is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Anointed or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Crista is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived as a short form or variant of Christina or Christine, meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'anointed'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but has since become rare. Its clean spelling gives a modern alternative to the classic Krista or Christa.
Popularity in the United States
4,246 babies in the United States have been named Crista since 1880. It ranks #2700 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (19.4 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 421 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,242 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 728 |
| 2000-2010 | 400 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cris, Crissy
Fun facts
- Crista developed primarily as a simplified spelling variation of Christa or Christina.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.