Krister
Krister is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,528 in the US, popular nicknames include Kri, Kry, and Kriie.
A distinctive boy 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 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
Alternative Spellings
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Krister is also used as a girl name, ranked #58691.
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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, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis