girl's name
Cresta
KRES-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 236
Cresta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cresta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 39 |
How Popular Is Cresta?
In 1987, Cresta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cresta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cresta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cresta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cresta
- English KRES-tuh
Sibling Names for Cresta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cresta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cresta
How popular is the name Cresta?
In 1987, Cresta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cresta a girl's or a boy's name?
Cresta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cresta?
Cresta has 2 syllables.
When was Cresta most popular?
Cresta peaked in 1975, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.