Krister
Krister is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,691 in the US, popular nicknames include Kri, Kry, and Kriie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Krister first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 16 babies have been named Krister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krister is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,691 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,691
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Krister is also used as a boy name, ranked #19528.
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About the Name Krister
Krister is a girl name .
Is Krister a boy or girl name? Krister is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,691 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,528. Krister is more commonly used as a boy name.
Krister is currently ranked #58,691 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krister include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Krister include Kristen, Kristina, Krisha, Kristel, Kristine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis