Krista Hamann

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Hamann — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Hamann is a name that combines English origins. The first name Krista is a feminine given name of English origin. Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr. The surname Hamann: People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model. Krista is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 62K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Krista reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Krista

English

Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr.

Surname: Hamann

English

People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Krista is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Krista by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Krista Hamann

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Krista Hamann:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Krista?
The first name Krista originates from English. Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr.
When was Krista most popular?
The name Krista reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hamann?
The surname Hamann originates from English. People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model.
How common is the surname Hamann?
The surname Hamann is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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