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How Many People Are Named Krista?
Estimated people named Krista living in the U.S. today
68,929
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 73,823
- Peak year: 1986 (3,065 births)
- Estimated living today: 68,929
Krista by age group — who carries the name today?
Krista popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Krista
Krista has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 73,823 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 68,929 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,959 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kristas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Krista in the US?
An estimated 68,929 people named Krista are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Krista rare — about 1 in 4,959 Americans.
Is Krista a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Krista is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Krista most popular?
Krista peaked in 1986, when 3,065 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Krista?
Krista ranks #718 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).