Christa is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 32,870 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 161 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Christa per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 1986 (1,518/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2008 (14/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1977 (3/yr).
Christa reached its peak in 1986, when it was the #356 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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