Declining since 1985, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Kristie since 1940
Babies named Kristie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 378 |
| 1950s | 2,582 |
| 1960s | 5,681 |
| 1970s | 17,366 |
| 1980s | 8,144 |
| 1990s | 3,400 |
| 2000s | 545 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Kristie entered U.S. birth records in 1940 and saw its peak popularity in 1974. The name has been on a steady decline since 1985, reflecting broader shifts away from mid-century K and C names. In 2025, Kristie ranked 10,917, with about 1 in 200,908 baby girls receiving the name. While it was never concentrated in any particular state, Kristie typifies the 1970s preference for feminized, K-initial variants of traditional names.
Kristie is a variant spelling of Christie, itself a feminine diminutive of Christine or Christian. Christine derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christian' and ultimately from Greek Christos 'the anointed one'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly from the 1940s onward. Kristie with a K rose to prominence in the 1970s, following the trend of replacing C with K in given names.
Where Kristie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krissy, Kris
Sibling names for Kristie
Names that share Kristie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kristie
Names whose popularity has moved with Kristie's over the last 50 years.
