Crista comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Follower of Christ.
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How popular is Crista?
1971peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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