Holding steady.
Popularity of Chrysta since 1946
Babies named Chrysta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 197 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chrysta is a rare modern coinage that has never broken into the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak year was 1993, though even then it remained uncommon. The name first appeared in records in 1946, and its trajectory has been stable but low, with only a handful of births per year in recent decades. Chrysta has no recorded top states and no famous bearers, underscoring its niche, creative appeal. Its origin is uncertain, but it is likely a stylish respelling of Christa or Crystal, fitting the trend of '90s invented names with modified spellings. Despite its rarity, the name has a familiar sound, blending the recognizable 'Chr-' with a feminine ending.
Chrysta appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed as a blend or variant of the name Christa, a feminine form of Christ, or Crystal, from the Greek for 'ice'. The name has been in limited use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with sporadic appearance in birth records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chry, Chrissie, Chrys
Sibling names for Chrysta
Names that share Chrysta's style, for a brother or sister.
