Krister
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Krister first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 36 babies have been named Krister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krister is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,528 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,528
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Krister is also used as a girl name, ranked #58691.
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"God will establish; may God protect"
#19,650 in US
Welsh origin
"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coasta..."
#19,441 in US
Latin origin
"worthy of love"
#19,720 in US
Latin via Irish origin
"Honor"
#19,726 in US
Latin origin
"yellow-haired, golden"
#19,445 in US
Old English blithe origin
"happy, carefree, joyous"
#19,658 in US
Greek Christophoros origin
"Christ-carrier"
#19,358 in US
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About the Name Krister
Krister is a boy name .
Is Krister a boy or girl name? Krister is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,528 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,691. Krister is more commonly used as a boy name.
Krister is currently ranked #19,528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krister include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Krister include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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