Gender: Male
Origin: Swedish, Scandinavian
Meaning: Variant of the name Christopher
Pronunciation: KRIH-stuhr, /ˈkrɪs.tər/, K R IH S T AH R
Popularity Rank: #31,488
Derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'.
The name Krister is of Swedish, Scandinavian origin and means Variant of the name Christopher, meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'., Christian, Follower of Christ. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Krister is commonly found in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and 32 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KRIH-stuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S T AH R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Krister is recorded 1,123 times globally, ranking it as the 31,488th most common name worldwide.
Krister is most prevalent in Sweden, with 708 occurrences, making it the 269th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Krister is found among 1 in every 134 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #269 | 1 : 134 |
| Finland | #705 | 1 : 583 |
| Norway | #723 | 1 : 1,008 |
| United States of America | #42,141 | 1 : 62,383 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Krister from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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