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Origin & history of Crista1
Greek roots
Crista is a spelling variant of Christa or Krista, ultimately a short form of Christina — from the Latin Christianus meaning follower of Christ, itself from the Greek Christos (anointed one). The Crista spelling, with the C, emerged as an American variant in the 1970s. Crista peaked in 1971 alongside the broader Christina / Christine naming wave of the era. It carries the same Christian-rooted meaning in a streamlined sleek form.
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Root name
The root form of Crista is
Christa / Christina — meaning Follower of Christ.
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Modern usage
Crista remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Crista?
1971
peak year
Today, Crista is a rare name in U.S. records with about 12 babies named Crista each year. At its height in 1971, Crista reached #802 nationally — 175 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s. In all, around 4,241 babies have been registered as Crista since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
175
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #802)
(ranked #802)
12
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
120
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,241
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Crista7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
C3
R9
I9
S1
T2
A1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Crista🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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