Total births
160
Girls' name · since 1970
Kresta
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 160 babies named Kresta, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 160
- total births
- 1970–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
Kresta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 160 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kresta has been recorded 160 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1984.
- 160 total births
- 1970–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
160 girls have been named Kresta since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 160
- total births
- 1970–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Kresta was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kresta in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Kresta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kresta's full recorded timeline at 1977, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kresta at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Kresta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1984
- Peak year (1975)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Kresta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kresta's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Kresta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 138 births (86% of all-time use).
Kresta by state
Where Kresta concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 5 | 3.1% |
Utah share of Kresta's total US births 3.1%
5 of 160 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kresta? ▼
160 babies have been named Kresta since 1970. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1975 with 33 births.
When was Kresta most popular? ▼
Kresta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Kresta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kresta are Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Kresta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kresta since 1970 -- 15 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Kresta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kree, Kresha, Krew, Kreindy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kresta's data
- Kresta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Krestas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Kresta
Nearby Names Like Kresta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kresta
Kree Girl
#4841 543 births
Kresha Girl
77 births
Krew Girl
#11041 41 births
Kreindy Girl
#16421 36 births
Kreation Girl
19 births
Compare Kresta side by side: Kresta vs Kree Kresta vs Kresha Kresta vs Krew
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–1984 (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. "Kresta: Baby Name Since 1970 - 160 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kresta. 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 Kresta 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 July 2026.