Declining since 1985, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Krissy since 1959
Babies named Krissy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 170 |
| 1970s | 708 |
| 1980s | 630 |
| 1990s | 300 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Krissy, a diminutive form of Christina, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959 and saw its peak usage in 1978. After a period of rising popularity during the 1970s, the name has been on a declining trajectory since around 1985. In the most recent year of data, 2025, Krissy ranked 14,942 with a frequency of about 1 in 321,453 births. Despite its low current rank, Krissy retains a friendly, approachable quality that appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet less common nickname-turned-given-name.
Krissy is a modern English diminutive of Christina or Kristina, which are feminine forms of Christian. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'christos' meaning 'anointed one'. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kriss, Kris
Sibling names for Krissy
Names that share Krissy's style, for a brother or sister.
