A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Cristy since 1944
Babies named Cristy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 557 |
| 1960s | 1,106 |
| 1970s | 3,129 |
| 1980s | 2,128 |
| 1990s | 592 |
| 2000s | 345 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Cristy first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, but its strongest era was the 1970s, when it reached peak popularity at rank 713 in 1978. Since then, the name has fallen out of regular use, though it has seen a slight upward trajectory since 2018, perhaps riding the revival of vintage 1970s names. At its current rank of 7,133, it is only given to about one in every 107,151 newborns. The name's style aligns with mid-century diminutives like Stacy and Tracy, and it shares a sound with the more common Christy and Kristy. While no top states stand out from its usage, it remains a recognizable if uncommon choice for girls.
Cristy likely emerged as a diminutive or phonetic variant of Christina (ultimately from Greek Christos, 'anointed one') or Crystal (from Greek krystallos, 'ice'). It was most popular in the United States during the 1970s, fitting a trend of names ending in -y or -ie. Its usage has declined since its 1978 peak.
Where Cristy 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cris, Crissy
Sibling names for Cristy
Names that share Cristy's style, for a brother or sister.
