Krista
4 countries#3645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Krista was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
73,863 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #3645 · peaked in 1986 with 3,065 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
244 births recorded 1974–2019 · peaked in 1999 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
216 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1997 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 1973–2016 · peaked in 2002 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
28 births recorded 1974–2014 · peaked in 1984 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Krista’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #695 | — |
| 2007 | #807 | ↓112 |
| 2008 | #890 | ↓83 |
| 2009 | #1024 | ↓134 |
| 2010 | #1110 | ↓86 |
| 2011 | #1276 | ↓166 |
| 2012 | #1307 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #1529 | ↓222 |
| 2014 | #1746 | ↓217 |
| 2015 | #1677 | ↑69 |
| 2016 | #2033 | ↓356 |
| 2017 | #2144 | ↓111 |
| 2018 | #2387 | ↓243 |
| 2019 | #2651 | ↓264 |
| 2020 | #2682 | ↓31 |
| 2021 | #3250 | ↓568 |
| 2022 | #3073 | ↑177 |
| 2023 | #3274 | ↓201 |
| 2024 | #4560 | ↓1286 |
| 2025 | #3645 | ↑915 |
Frequently asked questions about Krista
Is Krista a popular name?
Yes — Krista currently ranks #3645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Krista more common for boys or girls?
Krista is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Krista most popular?
Krista peaked in 1986 in United States, with 3,065 recorded births that year.
Is Krista rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Krista’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3800 in 1937 to #3645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Krista?
At least 74,209 babies have been recorded with the name Krista across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Krista popular in more than one country?
Yes — Krista appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Krista?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Krista include Lakota.
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