Follower of Christ
A variant spelling of Christa, which is a shortened form of Christina. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'christos', meaning 'anointed one'. This specific spelling with a 'y' was most popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Less common today
Chrysta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,022 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and actress known for collaborations with David Lynch
American lawyer and political candidate
