Total births
907
Girls' name · since 1962
Krissa
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 907 babies named Krissa, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 907
- total births
- 1962–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Krissa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 907 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Krissa recorded 907 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2016.
- 907 total births
- 1962–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
907 girls have been named Krissa since 1962, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 907
- total births
- 1962–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Krissa was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
32 babies were named Krissa in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Krissa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krissa splits its recorded history at 1990: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krissa at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Krissa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2016
- Peak year (1970)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Krissa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Krissa's strongest decade.
237 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Krissa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 49
1960s
49 births
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s
1980s
236 births
- 1990s
1990s
237 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s 77
2010s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 237 births (26% of all-time use).
How Krissa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Krissa's total volume
Krissa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Krissa by state
Where Krissa concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Krissa's total US births 1.7%
15 of 907 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krissa? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 907 babies named Krissa. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 32 births.
When was Krissa most popular? ▼
Krissa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 237 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Krissa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krissa are Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Krissa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Krissa since 1962 -- 55 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Krissa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krissa's data
- Krissa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (237 total births); usage has since declined to 77 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Krissas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Krissa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krissa
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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, 1962–2016 (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. "Krissa: Baby Name Since 1962 - 907 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krissa. 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 Krissa 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.