Christy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Follower of Christ; Anointed
Background: The name Christy originates from the Latin 'Christinus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' This term derives from the Greek 'Christos,' which translates to 'anointed.' The name has been commonly used as a diminutive form of Christine or Christopher, emphasizing its association with Christ.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#378
Total births
100,500
Most popular decade
1970s
(134,520 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,226 ranks)
Years in Top 100
11
First recorded year
1886
Gender usage
1.9% male
98.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #959
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 45
- Peak rank
- #1,046
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,599
Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,147
- Peak year
- 1975
- Peak year births
- 5,168
- Peak rank
- #53
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 45
- Recent rank
- #3,439
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).