Holding steady.
Popularity of Krissa since 1962
Babies named Krissa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Krissa's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 155 |
| 1980s | 236 |
| 1990s | 237 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krissa is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962. Its highest recorded usage came in its peak year of 1982, though it never entered the top 1,000 and has remained consistently sparse since then. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating a small but persistent number of births each year. While no specific state stands out for higher usage, Krissa reflects the mid-20th-century trend of creating distinctive names with familiar sounds. Parents drawn to Krissa often appreciate its similarity to better-known names like Marissa or Tessa, but with a unique spelling.
Krissa appears to be a modern creation, possibly a feminine form of Kris or a variant of Crisa, itself a short form of Cristina. It may also be influenced by the Greek place name Crissa. The name gained modest use in the United States from the 1960s onward, peaking in 1982, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Crissy
Sibling names for Krissa
Names that share Krissa's style, for a brother or sister.
