Kristy
Kristy is a diminutive form of Christina or Christine, derived from the Greek name meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one.' It gained popularity as an independent name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#5166 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a casual, friendly feel that works well in informal settings
- •May be perceived as a nickname name rather than formal
- •The 'K' spelling gives it a more modern twist than 'Christie'
Similar Names
Famous People
Kristy Swanson
Actress known for the original 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' film
Kristy McNichol
Emmy-winning actress from 'Family' and 'Empty Nest'
Kristy Yamaguchi
Olympic gold medalist figure skater
Kristy Wright
Australian actress from 'Neighbours'
Statistics
70,524
Total births since 1880
1978
Peak year
Discovery
Keep browsing
Rising now
Browse trending names
Names that climbed the most between 2020 and 2025.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Names that have sat in the top 50 for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
The most common names since 1880, by total births.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
How well-known people changed the names they carried.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Recent articles on naming trends.