Chrissy
Chrissy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ, anointed one.
Origin and history
Chrissy is a diminutive of Christine or Christina, originating from the Greek word for 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'. It gained popular standalone usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains a recognizable classic nickname.
Popularity in the United States
4,459 babies in the United States have been named Chrissy since 1880. It ranks #2626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- LA (5.3 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 503 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,613 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,227 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 342 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Chrissy
- Chrissy Teigen: Model, Television Personality
- Chrissy Metz: Actress, Singer
- Chrissy Amphlett: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Chrissy developed as an informal pet form of Christina, Christine, or Christopher before being registered as an independent given name.
- The name gained widespread recognition in the late 1970s via the character Chrissy Snow on the television series Three's Company.