Crito is a Greek masculine given name of unknown meaning and origin. It may have been derived from the Greek word "kritos" which means useful or fit, but this etymology is uncertain. The name Crito was borne by several characters in ancient Greek literature, most notably the friend of Socrates who took care of his wife and children after his death. The name has not been particularly popular throughout history, but it has been used occasionally in various cultures. In recent years, there has been a slight increase in the usage of the name Crito, particularly in Greece and other Greek-speaking communities. However, it remains relatively rare compared to other names.
Statistics on the given name Crit in the United States show a varied trend over the years with peaks and valleys. The earliest recorded birth was in 1894 with just 5 newborns sharing this unique moniker. This number remained relatively low, with only 7 births in 1914.
However, there were slight increases in the early 20th century, reaching a peak of 12 births in 1935. After this peak, the number of Crit births dropped significantly, with only 5 births each in 1938 and 1955, followed by another small peak of 6 births in 1957.
Interestingly, there was a noticeable uptick in popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with 8 Crit babies born both in 1959 and 1960. This represents one of the highest numbers of Crit births in any given year since the late 19th century.
Overall, between 1894 and 1960, there were a total of 111 births with the name Crit in the United States. While this number is relatively low compared to more popular names, it demonstrates that even uncommon names can have their moments of popularity throughout history.