Kriston
Kriston is a boy baby name. Ranked #32,197 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
Kriston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 540 babies have been named Kriston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kriston is past its peak , currently ranked #32,197 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,197
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Kriston is also used as a girl name, ranked #22775.
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About the Name Kriston
Kriston is a boy name .
Is Kriston a boy or girl name? Kriston is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,197 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,775. Kriston is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kriston is currently ranked #32,197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kriston include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kriston 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