Christy
Christy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Christy originated as a diminutive or variant of Christina, Christine, or Christopher, derived from the Greek word for 'anointed'. It became popular as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While its popularity has declined in recent years, it remains a familiar traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
98,576 babies in the United States have been named Christy since 1880. It ranks #380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 65 |
| 1930-1940 | 112 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,539 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,858 |
| 1960-1970 | 14,747 |
| 1970-1980 | 44,592 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,227 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,984 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,257 |
| 2010-2019 | 889 |
| 2020-2029 | 260 |
Famous people named Christy
- Christy Turlington: Model, Humanitarian
- Christy Mathewson: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Christy Romano: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Christy evolved from a informal pet name for Christina or Christine into an established independent given name in English-speaking countries.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s.