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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
White House Executive Chef
Grammy-nominated pop singer
