Total births
236
Girls' name · since 1970
Cresta
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 236 babies named Cresta, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 236
- total births
- 1970–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Cresta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 236 have been recorded since 1970.
Cresta has 236 recorded births among girls since 1970, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1987.
- 236 total births
- 1970–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
236 girls have been named Cresta since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 236
- total births
- 1970–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Cresta was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
37 babies were named Cresta in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Cresta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cresta's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cresta at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Cresta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1987
- Peak year (1975)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Cresta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cresta's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Cresta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
197 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 197 births (83% of all-time use).
Cresta by state
Where Cresta concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 6 | 2.5% |
Indiana share of Cresta's total US births 2.5%
6 of 236 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cresta? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 236 babies named Cresta. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 37 births.
When was Cresta most popular? ▼
Cresta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Cresta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cresta are Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Cresta been used? ▼
Cresta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 18 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Cresta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Creola, Cree, Cressie, Creta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cresta's data
- Cresta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (197 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Crestas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cresta
Nearby Names Like Cresta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cresta
Creola Girl
1,742 births
Cree Girl
#4725 1,124 births
Cressie Girl
368 births
Creta Girl
350 births
Cressida Girl
#12420 162 births
Compare Cresta side by side: Cresta vs Creola Cresta vs Cree Cresta vs Cressie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cresta: Baby Name Since 1970 - 236 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cresta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cresta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.