Crist
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST ]
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Crist first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 641 babies have been named Crist in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crist is past its peak , currently ranked #20,165 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,165
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Crist
Crist is a boy name .
Crist is currently ranked #20,165 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crist include Cri, Cry, Crie, and Crikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Crist include Cristian, Cristiano, Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristofer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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