Crista Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Crista originated from Latin, meaning 'follower of Christ.' It evolved from the Latin 'Christus' through Medieval Latin into Modern English. The name is associated with strength and spirituality, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It has no direct biblical relevance but is linked to Christian traditions. Notable people with this name include Crista Flanagan and Crista Moore.
The name Crista is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Crista has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Crista' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2794th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1165th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1461st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3680th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14688th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Crista' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Crista"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Crista is derived from the Latin word 'Christus,' which means 'anointed one' and is associated with the title of Jesus Christ.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christa (Latin), Crista (Medieval Latin), Crista (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Crista gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of the name Christ, particularly in Christian communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Krista, Christina, Christy
Modern Popularity & Image
Crista is perceived as a modern and feminine name, often associated with strength and spirituality.
Famous People
Crista Flanagan, American actress, Crista Moore, American model and actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Crista"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Crista"
"Crista" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2794th of 12526 | 323 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1165th of 19264 | 1,630 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1461st of 27321 | 1,602 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3680th of 35406 | 629 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14688th of 30306 | 57 |
Regional Popularity of "Crista" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Crista" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
87.20% 1942nd/2227 |
- |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
88.07% 2444th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.35% 1097th/2937 |
34.83% 1213th/3483 |
45.08% 1586th/3518 |
27.32% 1105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.01% 1585th/3685 |
34.50% 1544th/4475 |
30.71% 1595th/5194 |
24.54% 1550th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
39.66% 2900th/7313 |
50.42% 3763rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Crista"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Crista" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.