Kristy
Kristy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kristy is a diminutive form of Christine or Kristina, originating from the Greek word Christos. It achieved peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a familiar, classic short name with a casual feel.
Popularity in the United States
70,524 babies in the United States have been named Kristy since 1880. It ranks #475 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1940.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
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 | 291 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,230 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,088 |
| 1970-1980 | 27,776 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,386 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,136 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,777 |
| 2010-2019 | 679 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Kristy
- Kristy McNichol: Actress
- Kristy Swanson: Actress
Fun facts
- Kristy was extremely popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before gradually declining in usage.
- It developed primarily as an English pet form of Christine or Kristina before becoming established as an independent given name.