Kristie
Kristie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristie is a modern English diminutive derived from Christine or Christina, which trace back to the Greek word for 'anointed one'. It rose to significant popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a familiar traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
38,361 babies in the United States have been named Kristie since 1880. It ranks #708 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2059.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
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 | 378 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,582 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,681 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,366 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,144 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,400 |
| 2000-2010 | 545 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Kristie
- Kristie Ahn: Tennis Player
- Kristie Mewis: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Kristie Lu Stout: Journalist, News Anchor
Nicknames
Kris, Kristi
Fun facts
- The 'K' spelling with an 'ie' ending gained strong popularity in the mid-1900s as a friendly alternative to Christy or Christie.
- Despite its modern feel, the root name Christina goes back to early Christian Rome and ancient Greece.