Holding steady.
Popularity of Khristie since 1965
Babies named Khristie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khristie is a distinctly modern English name, a respelling of Christie that emerged in the mid-1960s. First recorded in the United States in 1965, it saw its highest usage during the 1970s, peaking in 1975. As of the latest data from 2025, it remains at very low levels of use, consistent with a stable trajectory since its peak. Like many 'K' and 'ie' variants from that era, Khristie reflects a creative spelling trend. The name never entered the national Top 1000 and its usage is largely undocumented in top states, indicating a rare choice. Its similarity to other -ie names and the base name Christopher has kept it in limited but steady circulation for decades.
Khristie is a modern English variant of Christie, itself a feminine diminutive of Christopher. The name Christopher derives from the Greek name Christophoros, composed of 'Christos' meaning 'anointed' or 'Christ' and 'phero' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry', thus 'bearer of Christ'. The spelling with 'Kh' likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krissie, Tina
Sibling names for Khristie
Names that share Khristie's style, for a brother or sister.
