Anointed one; follower of Christ
Crist is a shortened form of Christopher or Christian, ultimately derived from the Greek name Christos. While it has historical use as a standalone surname-turned-first-name, it is most commonly found as a diminutive or a variant within German and Greek communities. In the United States, it was more prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Crist isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,282 in 1997.
White House Executive Chef
Grammy-nominated pop singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
