Krista
Krista is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Krista is a feminine name derived from Christina or Christine, ultimately originating from the Greek word Christos. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, peak-ranking in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a recognizable classic, though given less frequently to modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
73,715 babies in the United States have been named Krista since 1880. It ranks #463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1817.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- NY (6 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,043 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,076 |
| 1970-1980 | 19,807 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,864 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,213 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,931 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,304 |
| 2020-2029 | 284 |
Famous people named Krista
- Krista Allen: Actress, Model
- Krista Vernoff: Television Writer, Producer
- Krista Tesreau: Actress
Nicknames
Kris, Krissy, Kristi
Fun facts
- Krista developed primarily as a Scandinavian and German short form of Christina before gaining independent popularity in English-speaking countries.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.