Krista Tabb

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Tabb — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Tabb 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 Tabb: Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B. 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: Tabb

Irish

Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B.

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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 Tabb

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 Tabb:

4
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Tabb?
The surname Tabb originates from Irish. Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B.
What are the origins of the name Krista Tabb?
The name Krista Tabb combines two different traditions: the first name Krista has English roots, while the surname Tabb originates from Irish.
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