Total births
170
Unisex name · since 1946
Krist
170 babies named Krist in U.S. Social Security records since 1946, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 170
- total births
- 1946–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Krist sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 170 recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krist has been recorded 170 times among boys since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2004.
- 170 total births
- 1946–2004 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
170 boys have been named Krist since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2004.
- 170
- total births
- 1946–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Krist was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
9 babies were named Krist in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Krist's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krist splits its recorded history at 1968: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krist at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Krist popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2004
- Peak year (1972)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Krist popularity over time - girls
37 total births recorded since 1966 (Krist as girls' name)
Krist by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Krist's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Krist births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
36 births
- 1960s
1960s
50 births
- 1970s
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 50 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krist? ▼
170 babies have been named Krist since 1946. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1972 with 9 births.
When was Krist most popular? ▼
Krist was most popular in the 1960s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Is Krist a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Krist is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 170 births, and as a girl's name it has 37 births.
How long has the name Krist been used? ▼
Records for Krist go back to 1946, giving 59 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Krist? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristopher, Kristian, Kris, Kristofer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Krist's data
- Krist's decade-level peak was the 1960s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Krist
Nearby Names Like Krist
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krist
Kristopher Boy
#1166 63,251 births
Kristian Boy
#1123 20,814 births
Kris Boy
#3546 14,400 births
Kristofer Boy
#3464 9,791 births
Krish Boy
#1354 4,811 births
Compare Krist side by side: Krist vs Kristopher Krist vs Kristian Krist vs Kris
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, 1946–2004 (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. "Krist: Baby Name Since 1946 - 170 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krist. 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 Krist 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.