Christy
Christy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christy is historically derived from Christopher or Christian, traced back to the Greek name Christophoros. While more commonly used for females in modern times, it has a long history of traditional use as a masculine short form or diminutive, particularly in Irish and Scottish contexts. In the U.S., masculine usage of Christy was recorded in the early to mid-20th century but remains rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,960 babies in the United States have been named Christy since 1880. It ranks #2907 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53.2 %)
- PA (24.7 %)
- TX (7 %)
- MA (5.9 %)
- IN (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 174 |
| 1920-1930 | 327 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 123 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Christy
- Christy Mathewson: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Christy Moore: Musician, Singer
- Christy Brown: Author, Painter
Fun facts
- Christy has historically served as an English spelling of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic masculine nickname Críostóir.
- Hall of Fame pitcher Christy Mathewson was one of the most famous male bearers of the name in American sports history.