How Many People Are Named Krissa?
Complete statistics for the name Krissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Krissa is a very rare female name, with only 881 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 374,404 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1970 with 32 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 907 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Krissa Through the Generations
Krissa has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly around 1970 when it reached its peak with 32 births. Since then, the name has been on a gradual decline, though it still holds a place among classic and modern names alike. Today, the majority of those named Krissa are adults, with 67% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation gap where the name was less popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Krissa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Krissa
How Many People Have the Name Krissa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 881 people in the United States currently share the name Krissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 374,404 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Krissa a Common or Rare Name?
Krissa 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 Krissa Mean?
Krissa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Krissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Krissa Most Popular?
The name Krissa reached peak popularity in 1970, with 32 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 Krissa?
Approximately 881 people named Krissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 907. That works out to roughly 1 in 374,404 Americans.
Is Krissa a rare name?
Krissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 374,404 Americans has this name.
What does the name Krissa mean?
Krissa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Krissa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Krissa are male and 100% are female.
When was Krissa most popular?
Krissa peaked in 1970 with 32 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.