Christi
Christi is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christi is a feminine name of Latin origin derived from the word for 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. It gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, often used as a standalone name or a variant spelling of Christy and Christy. In recent years, its usage for newborns has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
20,910 babies in the United States have been named Christi since 1880. It ranks #1033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- OK (4 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
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 | 230 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,071 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,122 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,417 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,719 |
| 1990-2000 | 956 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Christi
- Christi Paul: Journalist, News Anchor
- Christi Shake: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Tiana
Fun facts
- Christi originally developed as a shortened pet form of Christina or Christine before gaining acceptance as an independent legal name.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.