Holding steady.
Popularity of Krissi since 1964
Babies named Krissi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krissi first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1964, and its peak usage came in 1978, which was the year it was most frequently given. The name has remained relatively stable in usage since then, never achieving widespread popularity but maintaining a small, steady presence. Despite the common perception of -i-ending names as modern inventions, Krissi actually peaked more than four decades ago. It has never reached a rank within the top 1000, which is consistent with its status as a rare variant. The name most likely emerged as a playful, affectionate form of classic names like Christine or Kristen, following the trend of giving girls nickname-style full names.
Krissi is a variant spelling of Krissy, which itself is a diminutive of Christine or Kristen. Christine is the French form of Christina, ultimately from Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s as a playful, informal nickname given as a full given name.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Krissi
Names that share Krissi's style, for a brother or sister.
