Cristo
Every Cristo since 1974 — 1,239 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cristo
Cristo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,532 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,239 American babies have been named Cristo. Its peak came in 2005, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cristo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cristo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,532 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,480 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,484 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,329 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,380 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,290 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,590 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,901 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,527 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,677 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,913 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,354 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,476 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,568 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,381 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,040 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,625 |
| 2005 | 70 | #1,843 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1,958 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,059 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,385 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,158 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,228 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,725 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,811 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,787 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,666 |
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Famous people named Cristo
- Cristo González Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cristo in 2025?
Cristo ranked #6,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cristo?
1,239 babies have been named Cristo in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cristo most popular?
Cristo peaked in 2005, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Cristo a boy or girl name?
Cristo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cristo rising or falling?
Cristo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cristo?
Well-known people named Cristo include Cristo González (soccer player).