Krista Jacobs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Jacobs — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Jacobs 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 Jacobs: Jacobs is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. 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: Jacobs

English

Jacobs is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames.

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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 Jacobs

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 Jacobs:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Jacobs?
The surname Jacobs originates from English. Jacobs is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames.
How common is the surname Jacobs?
The surname Jacobs is shared by approximately 119K people worldwide.
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