Boy · #10,765 in 2026

Kristo

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

Current Rank

#10,765

Peak Rank

#7,691 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2010

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#7691

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kristo

The earliest SSA record of Kristo as a baby boy name dates back to 2006, when 5 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Kristo — #7,691 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 81% of all recorded Kristos. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2010 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 31 Kristos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Kristo most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Estonia
44%
AL
28%
Greece
13%
Finland
9%
France
5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Kristo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kristo 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 Kristo

What does the name Kristo mean?

Kristo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kristo in 2026?

In 2026, Kristo ranks #10,765 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kristo most popular?

Kristo reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #7,691 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Kristo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kristo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kristo include Roston, Corrin, Jasman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kristo

Kristo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Kristo's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #7,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Kristo'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.