unisex name
Criston
KRIS-tun (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 121
Criston is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 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 1991, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Criston Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 42 |
How Popular Is Criston?
In 2017, Criston 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 Criston
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Criston Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Criston over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Criston
- English KRIS-tun
Sibling Names for Criston
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Criston — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Criston
How popular is the name Criston?
In 2017, Criston 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 Criston a girl's or a boy's name?
Criston is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Criston?
Criston has 2 syllables.
When was Criston most popular?
Criston peaked in 1991, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.