Holding steady.
Popularity of Christee since 1956
Babies named Christee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christee is a modern spelling variant of Christie, itself a diminutive of Christina or Christine. According to U.S. Social Security data, this name was first recorded in 1956 and saw its highest usage in 1974, its peak year. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, it has remained in steady, low-level use, with a stable trajectory through the 1970s and beyond. As a name with Christian roots, Christee carries the meaning 'anointed', linked to the Greek Christos. It offers a familiar yet slightly distinct alternative to more common forms like Christie or Christy.
Christee is a diminutive or spelling variant of Christine or Christina, which are feminine forms of Christian, derived from the Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed'. This name has been used in English-speaking countries since the medieval period, often as a given name in its own right. The variant spelling 'Christee' reflects a phonetic, modernized approach to the traditional form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissie, Tee
Sibling names for Christee
Names that share Christee's style, for a brother or sister.
