Krista Patterson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Patterson — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Patterson 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 Patterson: Ahmet Patterson (fl. 2010s), English boxer of Turkish Cypriot and Jamaican origin Alan Patterson (born 1941), New Zealand field hockey player Alan Patterson (1886–1916), British athlete Albert Patterson (1894–1954), American politician and assassination victim Alexander Bell Patterson (1911–1993), Canadian politician Alfred Nash Patterson (1914–1979), American choral conductor Alvin "Seeco" Patterson (1930–2021), Jamaican percussionist Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877–1967), Australian artist Andre Patterson (born 1983), American basketball player Andrew Patterson (cricketer) (born 1975), Iris. 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: Patterson

English

Ahmet Patterson (fl. 2010s), English boxer of Turkish Cypriot and Jamaican origin Alan Patterson (born 1941), New Zealand field hockey player Alan Patterson (1886–1916), British athlete Albert Patterson (1894–1954), American politician and assassination victim Alexander Bell Patterson (1911–1993), Canadian politician Alfred Nash Patterson (1914–1979), American choral conductor Alvin "Seeco" Patterson (1930–2021), Jamaican percussionist Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877–1967), Australian artist Andre Patterson (born 1983), American basketball player Andrew Patterson (cricketer) (born 1975), Iris.

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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 Patterson

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 Patterson:

8
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Patterson?
The surname Patterson originates from English. Ahmet Patterson (fl. 2010s), English boxer of Turkish Cypriot and Jamaican origin Alan Patterson (born 1941), New Zealand field hockey player Alan Patterson (1886–1916), British athlete Albert Patterson (1894–1954), American politician and assassination victim Alexander Bell Patterson (1911–1993), Canadian politician Alfred Nash Patterson (1914–1979), American choral conductor Alvin "Seeco" Patterson (1930–2021), Jamaican percussionist Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877–1967), Australian artist Andre Patterson (born 1983), American basketball player Andrew Patterson (cricketer) (born 1975), Iris.
How common is the surname Patterson?
The surname Patterson is shared by approximately 205K people worldwide.
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