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Krista Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tah / ˈkrɪstə

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: follower of Christ; Greek: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

Krista is often considered a modern variant of the name Christina, which has roots in Christianity. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is frequently used as a standalone name as well as a diminutive form. Krista has been embraced in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious significance and contemporary appeal.

Trend Summary

Krista experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Krista

International Variants

  • Krista (Slavic)
  • Kristin (Scandinavian)
  • Crista (Spanish)

Famous people named Krista

Krista Allen is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Baywatch'.

Krista Tippett is an American journalist and author, recognized for her work on the public radio program 'On Being'.

Krista Pärmäkoski is a Finnish cross-country skier who has competed in multiple Winter Olympics.

Krista Vernoff is an American television writer and producer, known for her work on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Station 19'.

Fictional characters named Krista

Krista is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.

Krista is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Krista was first seen in the United States in 1937. Krista has ranked as high as #184 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Krista has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Krista (2024)

StateBirthsShare
OH 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19376
19436
19445
19458
194628
194739
194836
194965
1950111
1951129
1952154
1953172
1954216
1955241
1956241
1957238
1958238
1959302
1960314
1961344
1962447
1963527
1964613
1965752
1966846
1967863
19681,049
19691,321
19702,589
19712,412
19722,049
19731,954
19741,808
19751,695
19761,593
19771,763
19781,733
19792,213
19802,531
19811,848
19821,695
19832,043
19842,170
19852,183
19863,054
19872,550
19882,566
19892,224
19902,144
19911,911
19922,028
19931,896
19941,627
19951,467
19961,312
19971,078
1998944
1999806
2000695
2001621
2002595
2003680
2004528
2005482
2006408
2007355
2008312
2009255
2010222
2011186
2012180
2013143
2014119
2015127
201697
201789
201876
201965
202062
202149
202253
202349
202430