Krysta
Krysta is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Krysta is a modern spelling variant of Krista, a short form of Christina or Christine. It derives ultimately from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'anointed' or 'follower of Christ'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century but has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,566 babies in the United States have been named Krysta since 1880. It ranks #2086 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
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 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 399 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,155 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,598 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,063 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Krysta
- Krysta Rodriguez: actress, singer
Nicknames
Krys, Kris
Fun facts
- The use of 'y' instead of 'i' reflects a late 20th-century trend in American name styling.
- The name gained its highest U.S. usage during the 1980s and 1990s.