Christy
Christy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkΙΉΙͺsti/
Meaning and origin of Christy
- A diminutive of the male given name Christopher.
- Alternative form of Christie, A diminutive of the female given name Christina and related names.
How popular is Christy?
Since 1880, 98,576 girls and 1,960 boys in the U.S. have been named Christy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #892 in 1895. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Christy
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Sibling name ideas for Christy
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Christy FAQ
What does the name Christy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Christopher. Alternative form of Christie, A diminutive of the female given name Christina and related names.
How popular is the name Christy?
Since 1880, 98,576 girls and 1,960 boys in the U.S. have been named Christy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #53 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #892 in 1895. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Christy a boy or girl name?
Christy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 98,576 girls and 1,960 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.