How Many People Are Named Christa?

Complete statistics for the name Christa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christa
Very Rare
Greek

Christa means 'follower' in Greek, making it a name rich in heritage. With around 30,943 people named Christa in the US today, that's 1 in 10,665 Americans bearing this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 1,518 births.

~177
Living in US
1 in 1,872,595
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Determined
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual leadership and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,943
Worldwide Bearers
#1,397
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,250
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,243
🇭🇹 Haiti
961
🇬🇭 Ghana
674
🇫🇷 France
603
🇦🇺 Australia
541
🇵🇭 Philippines
512
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
495
🇸🇪 Sweden
436

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (0%)
♀ Female
30,918 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
4,099
Would be under 30 (12%)
25,286
Would be 30–60 (77%)
3,466
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 32,851 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christa Through the Generations

Christa has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1986 when 1,518 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Christa are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its most popular years. As the trend shows a decline, it remains a name that bridges classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,941
Texas 2,083
New York 1,928
Ohio 1,873
Pennsylvania 1,835
Florida 1,272
Michigan 1,249
Illinois 1,172
Georgia 1,010
North Carolina 944

⭐ Famous People Named Christa

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christa's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christa

How Many People Have the Name Christa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 177 people in the United States currently share the name Christa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christa a Common or Rare Name?

Christa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Christa Mean?

Christa means "follower" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Christa Most Popular?

The name Christa reached peak popularity in 1986, with 1,518 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christa?

Approximately 177 people named Christa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 177. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,872,595 Americans.

Is Christa a rare name?

Christa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christa mean?

Christa means "follower" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Christa are male and 100% are female.

When was Christa most popular?

Christa peaked in 1986 with 1,518 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US177
All-Time Births177
1 in X1 in 1,872,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1986
World Rank#1,397
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.