How Many People Are Named Cristo?

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

Cristo
Very Rare
Greek

Cristo means 'anointed one' in Greek, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1,202 people named Cristo live in the US today, representing just 1 in 274,510 Americans. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~596
Living in US
1 in 556,123
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Anointed one
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,429
Worldwide Bearers
#40,137
Global Rank
🇦🇴 Angola
5,263
🇨🇴 Colombia
4,646
🇲🇽 Mexico
2,235
🇪🇸 Spain
2,183
🇻🇪 Venezuela
695
🇵🇭 Philippines
470
🇺🇸 United States
416
🇸🇻 El Salvador
337
🇪🇨 Ecuador
334
🇦🇷 Argentina
316

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,202 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,025
Would be under 30 (84%)
200
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,225 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
97

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

📜 Cristo Through the Generations

Cristo has seen its highest popularity in recent years, peaking in 2005 with 70 births. Today, the name's prevalence continues to decline, but it remains a favorite among younger generations. With an average age of 21, most people named Cristo are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 294
Texas 268
Illinois 21
Georgia 15
Arizona 10
New York 6
Colorado 5
North Carolina 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cristo's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cristo

How Many People Have the Name Cristo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 596 people in the United States currently share the name Cristo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 556,123 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cristo a Common or Rare Name?

Cristo 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 Cristo Mean?

Cristo means "anointed one" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cristo Most Popular?

The name Cristo reached peak popularity in 2005, with 70 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 Cristo?

Approximately 596 people named Cristo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 596. That works out to roughly 1 in 556,123 Americans.

Is Cristo a rare name?

Cristo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 556,123 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cristo mean?

Cristo means "anointed one" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Cristo more male or female?

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

When was Cristo most popular?

Cristo peaked in 2005 with 70 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 US596
All-Time Births596
1 in X1 in 556,123
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2005
World Rank#40,137
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.