Crista Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tah / /ˈkrɪstə/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: bearer of Christ; Greek: follower of Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

Crista is derived from the Latin word 'Christus,' meaning 'Christ.' It has been used as a feminine form of the name Christopher. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures, often reflecting religious significance.

Trend Summary

Crista has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Krista
  • Cristina

International Variants

  • Cristina (Spanish)
  • Kristina (Slavic)
  • Christa (German)

Famous people named Crista

Crista Flanagan is an American actress known for her work on the television show 'Mad TV.'.

Crista Luedtke is a notable American entrepreneur and founder of a successful restaurant chain.

Fictional characters named Crista

Crista is a character in the animated series 'The Land Before Time,' known for her adventurous spirit.

Crista is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy,' often depicted as a skilled warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Crista was first seen in the United States in 1947. Crista has ranked as high as #947 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Crista has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Crista (2015)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19477
19495
195011
19519
195212
19539
195414
195515
195615
195715
195824
195932
196027
196126
196227
196342
196433
196535
196637
196744
196877
196973
1970135
1971175
1972145
1973128
1974116
1975110
1976117
197791
197899
1979126
1980122
1981107
1982100
198392
1984108
1985126
1986171
1987100
1988123
1989110
199087
199192
199289
199396
199471
199564
199666
199759
199845
199959
200062
200143
200248
200358
200438
200537
200633
200722
200829
200930
201018
201127
201221
20139
201412
201518
20169
20199