Kriston Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
Kriston means 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning of the Name Kriston
Kriston is a variation of the name Kristen, which is derived from the Christian name Christina. It has Scandinavian origins and means 'follower of Christ'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. Kriston is a modern twist on this classic name.
Popularity of the Name Kriston
The popularity for the name Kriston peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 39 births, which ranked number 3,985 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Kriston had the most female births in 1980 with 39, which ranked number 2,440 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1976 with 19, which ranked number 2,330 out of 6,494 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kriston has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 5 births, a decline of -61.54%. Among males, Kriston has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 5 births, a decline of -61.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kriston
- 20 Year Trend of Kriston: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Kriston: -61.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kriston: -61.54%
Popularity of Kriston by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kriston. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kriston in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kriston is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kriston
- Total Births of Kriston: 5 (-9.11%)
- Male Births of Kriston: 5 (-9.11%)
Given the downward trend of Kriston over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.11% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Kriston have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.11%.