Holding steady.
Popularity of Cresta since 1970
Babies named Cresta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cresta is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970. Its peak year was 1975, though even then it was given only a handful of times. In 2025, no births were recorded, placing Cresta well outside the top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable at an extremely low frequency, with no evidence of revival in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain; it may have been coined as a feminine variant of Crest or Creston, or as an elaboration of the English word 'crest'. Given its scarcity, Cresta offers a distinctive but obscure choice for parents seeking an unusual name.
Cresta first appears in U.S. records in 1970, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a feminine elaboration of the word crest, or a shortening of Creston or similar names. Alternatively, it could be an anglicized form of the Spanish crestón, meaning 'large crest' or 'crested', though this connection is speculative. The name saw a modest peak in 1975 and has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cress, Cree, Sta
Sibling names for Cresta
Names that share Cresta's style, for a brother or sister.
