Krista
A spelling variant of Christa, a modern short form of Christina, partly borrowed from German Christa.
Every Krista since 1937 — 73,863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krista
Krista is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,679 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 73,863 American babies have been named Krista. Its peak came in 1986, when 3,065 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Krista stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krista year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,679 | — | — |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,618 | — | — |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,301 | — | — |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,101 | — | — |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,275 | — | — |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,700 | — | — |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,670 | — | — |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,398 | — | — |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,152 | — | — |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,047 | — | — |
| 2015 | 127 | #1,681 | — | — |
| 2014 | 119 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,536 | — | — |
| 2012 | 180 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 2011 | 186 | #1,278 | — | — |
| 2010 | 222 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2009 | 255 | #1,024 | — | — |
| 2008 | 312 | #890 | — | — |
| 2007 | 355 | #810 | — | — |
| 2006 | 408 | #696 | — | — |
| 2005 | 482 | #590 | — | — |
| 2004 | 528 | #542 | — | — |
| 2003 | 680 | #441 | — | — |
| 2002 | 595 | #474 | — | — |
| 2001 | 621 | #449 | — | — |
| 2000 | 695 | #408 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,467 | #202 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,144 | #145 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,183 | #134 | 6 | #6,200 |
| 1980 | 2,531 | #121 | 7 | #5,254 |
| 1975 | 1,695 | #159 | 5 | #5,937 |
| 1970 | 2,589 | #136 | 7 | #4,066 |
| 1965 | 752 | #328 | — | — |
| 1960 | 314 | #551 | — | — |
| 1955 | 241 | #593 | — | — |
| 1950 | 111 | #828 | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,527 | — | — |
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Famous people named Krista
- Krista Allen Actor · b. 1971
- Krista Siegfrids Singer · b. 1985
- Krista Pärmäkoski Skier · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krista mean?
A spelling variant of Christa, a modern short form of Christina, partly borrowed from German Christa.
How popular is the name Krista in 2025?
Krista ranked #3,679 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krista?
73,863 babies have been named Krista in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krista most popular?
Krista peaked in 1986, when 3,065 newborns received the name.
Is Krista a boy or girl name?
Krista is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krista rising or falling?
Krista is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Krista?
Well-known people named Krista include Krista Allen (actor), Krista Siegfrids (singer), Krista Pärmäkoski (skier).