Holding steady.
Popularity of Krissie since 1963
Babies named Krissie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Krissie is a diminutive form of Christina, first recorded in the United States in 1963. Its peak in popularity came in 1978, but the name has never broken into the national top 1000, remaining a rare and personal choice. In 2025, its trajectory is stable, suggesting it is used sporadically rather than trending. Unlike many nickname-turned-given-names that achieve broad popularity, Krissie has stayed relatively obscure, appealing to families seeking an underused variant. The name is a phonetic spelling of Crissy or Christie, and its sound fits the mid-century trend of -ie ending pet names. Because its use is so scattered, no top states are associated with it. Krissie's rarity gives it a distinctive quality, though it may be perceived as dated by those familiar with its 1970s peak.
Krissie is a spelling variant of Christie or Crissy, which are diminutives of Christina or Christine. These names derive from the Greek Christianos, meaning "follower of Christ." The name became popular in the English-speaking world as a pet form during the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kriss, Krissy
Sibling names for Krissie
Names that share Krissie's style, for a brother or sister.
