Total births
720
Unisex name · since 1965
Kriston
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 720 babies named Kriston, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 720
- total births
- 1965–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
720 girls have been named Kriston since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kriston recorded 720 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2008.
- 720 total births
- 1965–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
720 girls have been named Kriston since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 720
- total births
- 1965–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kriston was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
39 babies were named Kriston in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Kriston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kriston's full recorded timeline at 1985, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kriston at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Kriston popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2008
- Peak year (1980)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kriston popularity over time - boys
546 total births recorded since 1961 (Kriston as boys' name)
Kriston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kriston's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kriston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 46
1960s
46 births
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s
1980s
336 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 336 births (47% of all-time use).
How Kriston 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 Kriston's total volume
Kriston vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kriston by state
Where Kriston concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Kriston's total US births 2.4%
Even split
17 of 720 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kriston? ▼
Kriston has been given to 720 babies in the U.S. since 1965, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 39 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Kriston most popular? ▼
Kriston was most popular in the 1980s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Kriston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kriston are Texas (17 births), California (6 births), Tennessee (6 births).
Is Kriston a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kriston is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 720 births, and as a boy's name it has 546 births.
How long has the name Kriston been used? ▼
Kriston has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 44 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Kriston? ▼
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 Kriston's data
- Kriston's decade-level peak was the 1980s (336 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kristons (17 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 Kriston
Nearby Names Like Kriston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kriston
Kristen Girl
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Kristin Girl
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Kristina Girl
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Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Kriston side by side: Kriston vs Kristen Kriston vs Kristin Kriston vs Kristina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1965–2008 (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. "Kriston: Baby Name Since 1965 - 720 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kriston. 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 Kriston 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.