Cristo
Cristo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one.
Origin and history
Cristo is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word Christos meaning 'anointed one'. It is frequently used as a short form of names like Cristóbal or Christopher, or as an independent name. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,239 babies in the United States have been named Cristo since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.1 %)
- TX (42.9 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- GA (2.4 %)
- AZ (1.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 209 |
| 2000-2010 | 538 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Cristo
- Cristo Jivia: athlete, soccer player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek word Christos, which translates the Hebrew term Messiah.
- Over 1,200 boys have received the name Cristo in the United States since 1880.