Kristy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Follower of Christ; Christian
Background: The name Kristy originates from the Latin word 'Christina,' which is a feminine form meaning 'follower of Christ.' This derives from the Greek word 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#469
Total births
70,675
Most popular decade
1970s
(83,586 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,550 ranks)
Years in Top 100
5
First recorded year
1941
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1960
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,336
- Peak year
- 1978
- Peak year births
- 20
- Peak rank
- #2,279
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #6,227
Female
- First year
- 1941
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,954
- Peak year
- 1978
- Peak year births
- 5,332
- Peak rank
- #51
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 27
- Recent rank
- #4,873
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).