Holding steady.
Popularity of Chrisie since 1958
Babies named Chrisie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chrisie is a variant spelling of Christie, a nickname for Christine or Christina. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1958 and saw its peak year in 1978, when it was most frequently given to baby girls. Over the 1970s, nickname-based girl names like Chrisie were common, though the name has never entered the top 1000. Since its peak, usage has declined steadily, and the trajectory is now stable at very low numbers. Chrisie is one of many diminutive forms from the Christine family that surfaced mid-20th century, alongside Chrissy and Christy. The name remains a distinctly feminine choice and is highly rare today.
Chrisie is a variant spelling of Christie, itself a pet form of Christine or Christina. These names derive from the Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed one', referring to Jesus Christ. While Christie has historically been used for both genders, Chrisie has been predominantly feminine in the United States since its first recorded use in 1958.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissie
Sibling names for Chrisie
Names that share Chrisie's style, for a brother or sister.
