Is Cristo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Cristo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Cristo?

It’s currently ranked #907 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Cristo?

KRIS-toh · IPA: /ˈkɹɪs.toʊ/

Cristo Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-toh / ˈkɹɪs.toʊ

Spanish; Italian; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: Christ; Italian: Christ; Portuguese: Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

Cristo is derived from the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese word for 'Christ', which itself comes from the Greek 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'. The name is often used in religious contexts, particularly among Christian communities. It reflects a significant cultural and spiritual heritage, especially in countries with strong Catholic influences.

Trend Summary

Cristo has seen a steady but modest popularity in the United States, often influenced by cultural and religious factors.

Variants

Cristofer
Cristopher

International Variants

Cristo (Spanish)
Cristo (Italian)
Cristo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Cristo

Cristo Rey: A prominent figure in the Catholic Church, known for his contributions to religious education.

Cristo Fernández: A Mexican actor recognized for his role in the television series 'Ted Lasso'.

Cristo González: A Spanish footballer who has played for various clubs in Spain.

Cristo de la Concordia: A famous statue in Bolivia, symbolizing peace and unity.

Fictional characters named Cristo

Cristo: A character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV', known for his role in the storyline.

Cristo: A character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8', often portrayed as a humorous sidekick.

Sibling Suggestions

Cristian Cristina Cristiano Crista Cristabelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cristo was first seen in the United States in 1974. Cristo has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Cristo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cristo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1974	7
1978	5
1979	9
1980	6
1982	11
1983	8
1984	5
1985	8
1986	10
1987	6
1989	10
1990	15
1991	12
1992	16
1993	15
1994	20
1995	17
1996	20
1997	28
1998	32
1999	34
2000	44
2001	48
2002	43
2003	55
2004	62
2005	70
2006	45
2007	68
2008	54
2009	49
2010	50
2011	54
2012	40
2013	28
2014	16
2015	27
2016	25
2017	26
2018	16
2019	14
2020	17
2021	17
2022	23
2023	23
2024	17