Christie
Christie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christie is a diminutive and variant of Christina or Christine, originating from the Greek word for 'anointed one'. It gained strong popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, though its usage has become less common in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
46,013 babies in the United States have been named Christie since 1880. It ranks #623 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1958.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 68 |
| 1890-1900 | 124 |
| 1900-1910 | 79 |
| 1910-1920 | 149 |
| 1920-1930 | 164 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,455 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,323 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,017 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,179 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,687 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,199 |
| 2000-2010 | 871 |
| 2010-2019 | 412 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Famous people named Christie
- Christie Brinkley: Model, Actress
- Christie Rampone: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy
Fun facts
- Agatha Christie, one of the most famous mystery writers in history, made the name globally recognizable as a surname.
- While originally a short form of Christine or Christina, Christie established itself as an independent given name in the 20th century.