Holding steady.
Popularity of Krist since 1946
Babies named Krist per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 36 |
| 1960s | 15 | 50 |
| 1970s | 22 | 48 |
| 1980s | 0 | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krist is a rare name with Scandinavian roots, serving as a diminutive of Kristian or Kristoffer. Its usage in the United States has been minimal, with the peak year being 1972 when it achieved its highest recorded rank. The name did not appear in the 2025 birth data, and its 1-in-N ratio is unavailable due to low frequency. It has remained consistently stable in its rarity, never breaking into the top 1000. The lack of top states or similar names in the records underscores its obscurity. For parents seeking a distinctive Nordic-inspired name, Krist offers a crisp, one-syllable alternative to more common Christian or Christopher variants.
Krist originated as a Scandinavian diminutive of Kristian (Danish/Norwegian form of Christian) or Kristoffer (Scandinavian form of Christopher). It has also been used in English-speaking countries as a respelling of Christ. The name is rare but has seen sporadic use, particularly in the 1970s when it peaked in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Krist
Names that share Krist's style, for a brother or sister.
