NAME PROFILE
Crist
Derived from the Old French meaning 'from the alder grove' or the Irish Gaelic 'descendant of the dark challenger.' This name carries an air of natural strength and vibrant charm, perfectly suited for a person who is both deeply rooted and naturally adventurous.
Key Stats
| Total births | 866 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 1946 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1946 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 50%OH — 43%NY — 7%AK — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Kim Delaney (Actress, NYPD Blue) · Delaney Bramlett (Musician, Delaney & Bonnie) · Delaney Williams (Actor, The Wire) · Samuel R. Delany (Author, Dhalgren) · Dana Delany (Actress, Desperate Housewives)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LaneyDellaDeeDale
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