Krista Wolverton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Wolverton — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Wolverton 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 Wolverton: Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family 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: Wolverton

English

Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family

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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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Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Wolverton?
The surname Wolverton originates from English. Andrew Wolverton, American soccer player Charles A. Wolverton, U.S. congressman Charles E. Wolverton, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Dave Wolverton (1957–2022), author Harry Wolverton, baseball player John M. Wolverton, American politician Karin Wolverton, American operatic soprano Monte Wolverton, American editorial cartoonist Robert Lee Wolverton, US Army colonel Sharnael Wolverton, American author, minister, and television host Simon Peter Wolverton, American politician Troy Wolverton, American journalist Baron Wolverton, a British noble title held by the Glyn family
How common is the surname Wolverton?
The surname Wolverton is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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