Holding steady.
Popularity of Krisanne since 1953
Babies named Krisanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 115 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krisanne is a compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1953, reflecting a mid-20th-century fashion for blending family names like Kris and Anne. Its peak year of use came in 1967, when the name fit a broader trend of feminine -anne suffixes paired with clipped forms. Although it has never entered the national top 1000, the name has shown remarkable stability in usage over the decades, with no sharp decline or revival. Krisanne remains a distinctive choice that evokes a classic combination of two well-established names.
Krisanne is a compound name formed from Kris, a short form of Christine or Kristin, and Anne, the French form of Hannah. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of blended names, especially popular in the United States during the 1960s. The name has no traditional etymology but reflects a creative naming style of the era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Annie, Krissy
Variants: Crisanne, Chrisanne
Sibling names for Krisanne
Names that share Krisanne's style, for a brother or sister.
