Declining since 1985, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Christy since 1887
Babies named Christy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 1,539 |
| 1950s | 7,858 |
| 1960s | 14,747 |
| 1970s | 44,592 |
| 1980s | 20,227 |
| 1990s | 5,984 |
| 2000s | 2,257 |
| 2010s | 889 |
| 2020s | 260 |
Meaning & origin
Christy had its heyday in the mid-20th century, peaking as the 4,172nd most popular name in 1975, when it was given to roughly 1 in every 47,273 girls. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, a trajectory that began in 1985. The name was most common in Florida and Texas during its peak decades. First recorded in U.S. data in 1887, Christy exemplifies the mid-century fashion for diminutive forms as standalone names, enduring as a recognizable but less common choice today.
Christy originated as a diminutive of Christina, which is the feminine form of Christian, ultimately from the Greek Christos meaning 'anointed one.' It emerged as an independent given name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century and saw a surge in popularity in the mid-20th century.
Where Christy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Christy” around the world
Where Christy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy
Sibling names for Christy
Names that share Christy's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Christy
Names whose popularity has moved with Christy's over the last 50 years.
