Total births
620
Girls' name · since 1950
Kriste
Kriste has 620 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1955 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 620
- total births
- 1950–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
620 girls have been named Kriste since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kriste recorded 620 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1993.
- 620 total births
- 1950–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
620 girls have been named Kriste since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 620
- total births
- 1950–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kriste was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
36 babies were named Kriste in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Kriste's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kriste splits its recorded history at 1969: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kriste at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Kriste popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1993
- Peak year (1955)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kriste by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kriste's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kriste births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s
1960s
175 births
- 1970s
1970s
228 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 228 births (37% of all-time use).
How Kriste 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 Kriste's total volume
Kriste vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kriste by state
Where Kriste concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kriste's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 620 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kriste? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 620 babies named Kriste. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 36 births.
When was Kriste most popular? ▼
Kriste was most popular in the 1970s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Kriste most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kriste are Texas (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kriste been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kriste since 1950 -- 44 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Kriste? ▼
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 Kriste's data
- Kriste's decade-level peak was the 1970s (228 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kristes (10 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 Kriste
Nearby Names Like Kriste
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kriste
Kristen Girl
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Kristin Girl
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Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Kriste side by side: Kriste vs Kristen Kriste vs Kristin Kriste vs Kristina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1950–1993 (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. "Kriste: Baby Name Since 1950 - 620 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kriste. 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 Kriste 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.