Holding steady.
Popularity of Kissie since 1977
Babies named Kissie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kissie is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1977, the same year it reached its peak usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with very few births per year. Because it never ranked in the top 1000, there is no 1-in-N figure to report. The name is almost exclusively used for girls and has not been recorded in any top states. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a diminutive or creative respelling of similar names like Kizzie or Kessa. Parents drawn to Kissie may appreciate its sweet, affectionate sound and its rarity, ensuring a distinct choice for their child.
Kissie first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and has seen sporadic use since. It is likely a playful or diminutive formation, possibly inspired by the similar-sounding Kizzie (a nickname for Keziah) or as a respelling of Kessi. Its modern coinage and lack of clear etymology place it among inventive contemporary names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kis, Kissy
Sibling names for Kissie
Names that share Kissie's style, for a brother or sister.
