Cristy
Cristy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed.
Origin and history
Cristy is a diminutive or spelling variant of Christine or Christina, originating from the Latin word for 'follower of Christ'. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a friendly, accessible given name. Today it remains a recognizable, though less common, feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
8,200 babies in the United States have been named Cristy since 1880. It ranks #1844 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1989.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- TN (4.8 %)
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 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 557 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,106 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,129 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,128 |
| 1990-2000 | 592 |
| 2000-2010 | 345 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Cristy
- Cristy Lane: Singer, Musician
- Cristy Fermin: Journalist, Television host
Fun facts
- Cristy developed as an alternative spelling of Christy and Christie, omitting the traditional 'h'.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.