Crissy
Crissy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Crissy is a diminutive variant of Christina or Christine, which derives from the Greek word Christos. The name saw moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and remains an approachable, familiar short form. Today it is a rare given name on modern birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
2,592 babies in the United States have been named Crissy since 1880. It ranks #3471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.7 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- TN (6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 173 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,255 |
| 1980-1990 | 770 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 85 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Crissy
- Crissy Rock: Actress, Comedian
Fun facts
- Crissy evolved as an informal spelling variation of Chrissy, short for Christina or Christine.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.