Holding steady.
Popularity of Khristy since 1954
Babies named Khristy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khristy is a modern spelling variant of Christie, itself a diminutive of Christina. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1954, reflecting mid-20th century trends of respelling traditional names. Its peak year came in 1973, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never broke into the national top 1000. Since then, the name's popularity has steadily declined, and it has become uncommon. The trajectory is stable, with very few births in recent years. While no state data is associated with this name, it likely followed patterns similar to other -y ending variants popular in the 1970s. As of the latest year, 2025, the name remains in use but is not among the more common choices.
Khristy is a variant spelling of Christie, which originated as a pet form of Christina or Christian. The name Christian derives from the Latin name Christianus, meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. This spelling variant emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern adaptation of the traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Chrissy
Sibling names for Khristy
Names that share Khristy's style, for a brother or sister.
