Holding steady.
Popularity of Chrissie since 1888
Babies named Chrissie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 173 |
| 1970s | 350 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chrissie is a classic nickname-turned-standalone name that saw its prime in the 1970s. First recorded in the U.S. in 1888, it reached peak usage in 1978, a time when diminutives like Debbie, Kathy, and Patty were also fashionable. Since then, Chrissie has maintained a stable but low profile, never re-entering the top 1000 after its peak. The name's trajectory mirrors the broader decline of such friendly, casual forms in favor of more formal or unique choices. While it may evoke a retro charm for some, its current rarity means a child named Chrissie today would share her name with few peers.
Chrissie is a diminutive of Christine or Christina, feminine forms of Christian, which ultimately derive from the Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed one.' The name became common in English-speaking countries as a familiar, affectionate variant of Christine, especially popular in the mid-20th century. Its use peaked in the 1970s in the United States, but it has since declined in favor of longer forms or other nicknames.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Chris
Sibling names for Chrissie
Names that share Chrissie's style, for a brother or sister.
