Crist Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Crist is a variation of the name Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or 'chosen one'.
Meaning of the Name Crist
Crist is a variation of the name Christ, which is derived from the Greek word 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one' or 'chosen one'. It is commonly associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. The name has religious connotations and is often used as a masculine given name. It has its origins in the Hebrew name 'Messiah' meaning 'anointed'.
Popularity of the Name Crist
The popularity for the name Crist peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 16 births, which ranked number 11,056 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Crist had the most male births in 2000 with 16, which ranked number 4,572 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Crist has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%. Among males, Crist has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Crist
- 20 Year Trend of Crist: -41.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Crist: -30.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Crist: -30.00%
Popularity of Crist by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Crist. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Crist in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Crist is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Crist
- Total Births of Crist: 7 (-3.50%)
- Male Births of Crist: 7 (-3.50%)
Given the downward trend of Crist over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Crist have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.50%.