Krista
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Greek/Germanic (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #358
Total births: 1,520
History: Krista is a short form of Christina, from Greek 'Christos.' Popular in the Netherlands in the 1960s-1970s.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2017) | #15 |
| Babies named Krista in 2017 | 1 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 1,520 |
| Peak year | 1978 (87 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #8 |
| Years in records | 1954–2017 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 345 spots |
Frequently asked about Krista
What does the name Krista mean?
Krista means “Follower of Christ” from Greek/Germanic (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Krista?
Krista has Greek/Germanic (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ”.
How popular is Krista in the Netherlands?
Krista ranked #15 in the Netherlands in 2017 — given to 1 babies that year.
When was Krista most popular?
Krista peaked in 1978 with 87 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Krista a boy or girl name?
Krista is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Kristas in registered births are female.
Is the name Krista rising or falling in popularity?
Krista has risen 345 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #360 in 2012 to #15 in 2017.
How long has Krista been recorded in the Netherlands?
Krista appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 63 years — from 1954 through 2017.