Declining since 2004, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Cristo since 1974
Babies named Cristo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 209 |
| 2000s | 538 |
| 2010s | 296 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Cristo is a Spanish and Italian name directly referencing Christ, a choice that carries strong religious resonance. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, and its peak popularity came in 2005, when it ranked highest. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining, with a trajectory that has been falling since 2004. Despite this downward trend, the name remains in occasional use, with 131,390 boys per one bearer in 2025. Its top states are not clustered in any particular region, indicating a scattered rather than regional pattern. As a direct religious reference, it remains more common in Spanish-speaking communities, though it has not achieved the widespread use of related names like Cristian or Christopher.
Cristo is the Spanish and Italian form of Christ, from Latin Christus, Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed one'. It has been used as a given name in the Hispanic and Italian worlds, often in religious contexts. The name appears in Spanish and Italian cultures as a direct reference to Jesus Christ, though its use as a personal name is less common than related forms like Cristóbal or Cristiano.
Sibling names for Cristo
Names that share Cristo's style, for a brother or sister.
