unisex name
Krister
KRIS-ter (Swedish)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 52
Krister is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2000 it was given to 6 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.
- Krister is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in 1981, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Krister Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Krister?
In 2000, Krister was given to 6 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 Krister
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Krister Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Krister over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Krister
- Swedish KRIS-ter
Sibling Names for Krister
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Krister — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Krister
How popular is the name Krister?
In 2000, Krister was given to 6 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 Krister a girl's or a boy's name?
Krister is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Krister?
Krister has 2 syllables.
When was Krister most popular?
Krister peaked in 1981, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.