Girl · #14,477 in 2026

Chrysta

Name: Popularity of the name Chrysta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chrysta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,477

Peak Rank

#3,987 (1993)

Total Babies

574

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1946

First Year

2015

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3987

Peak Rank

574

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chrysta

Chrysta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 26 Chrystas were born — ranking #3,987 that year. As of 2026, Chrysta ranks #14,477 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 574 Chrystas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chrysta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chrysta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chrysta

What does the name Chrysta mean?

Chrysta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1946. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chrysta in 2026?

In 2026, Chrysta ranks #14,477 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chrysta most popular?

Chrysta reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,987 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chrysta most popular?

Chrysta has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chrysta.

Is Chrysta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chrysta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chrysta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrysta include Shanley, Maressa, Devika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chrysta

Chrysta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 574 births in the dataset. Chrysta's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,987. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrysta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.