Krista
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1937, Krista has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Krista — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#93
in 1986
Current rank
#4600
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1937–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1937, Krista reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #93 nationally with 3,054 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1752 (2014) to #4600 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Krista ranks #4600 nationally for girls, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,600 | 30 |
| 2023 | #3,300 | 49 |
| 2022 | #3,100 | 53 |
| 2021 | #3,272 | 49 |
| 2020 | #2,697 | 62 |
| 2019 | #2,669 | 65 |
| 2018 | #2,396 | 76 |
| 2017 | #2,152 | 89 |
Krista — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2920
in 1972
Last ranked
#8006
in 1992
Years tracked
20
1970–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Krista reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #2920 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Krista hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1992, when it stood at #8006.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #8,006 | 6 |
| 1989 | #6,622 | 7 |
| 1988 | #7,965 | 5 |
| 1987 | #4,775 | 9 |
| 1986 | #4,011 | 11 |
| 1985 | #6,201 | 6 |
| 1984 | #4,396 | 9 |
| 1983 | #4,027 | 10 |
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 Krista most popular?
Krista was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #93 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Krista becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Krista?
At least 73,823 babies have been recorded with the name Krista in the US since 1937, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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