Christa
Peaked at #178 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Christa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Christa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#178
in 1986
Current rank
#7293
in 2024
Years tracked
112
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Christa reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #178 nationally with 1,513 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2621 (2014) to #7293 (2024) — a 64% drop.
As of 2024, Christa ranks #7293 nationally for girls, with 15 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,293 | 15 |
| 2023 | #6,468 | 18 |
| 2022 | #5,051 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,812 | 39 |
| 2020 | #5,042 | 25 |
| 2019 | #4,027 | 36 |
| 2018 | #3,300 | 48 |
| 2017 | #3,313 | 48 |
Christa — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4474
in 1971
Last ranked
#6227
in 1987
Years tracked
5
1971–1987
Trend
Stable
Christa was already at its most popular for boys in 1971 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4474), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Christa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1987, when it stood at #6227.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #6,227 | 6 |
| 1986 | #6,906 | 5 |
| 1975 | #5,605 | 5 |
| 1972 | #5,102 | 5 |
| 1971 | #4,474 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Christa most popular?
Christa was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #178 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Christa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Christa?
At least 32,851 babies have been recorded with the name Christa in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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