Holding steady.
Popularity of Criston since 1968
Babies named Criston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 14 | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Criston is a modern masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It achieved its peak popularity in 2014, though it has never entered the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has remained relatively stable. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative variant of established names like Christopher or Christian, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ston suffix. While not associated with any particular region or cultural heritage, Criston fits within a broader trend of invented names that blend traditional sounds with contemporary styling.
Criston appears to be a modern variant or invention, possibly derived from the names Christopher or Christian. It may have been influenced by other names ending in -ston, such as Preston or Weston. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1960s, with its peak popularity in 2014.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cris, Chris
Sibling names for Criston
Names that share Criston's style, for a brother or sister.
