Cristy
Girl name · English · Irish · Scottish
Meaningfollower of Christ · English form of Christine
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #484 in 1978
15 babies were named Cristy in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,283 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1944–2025
US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cristy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cristy, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCristy first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #484. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCristy was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,512 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 107,527.
- TrendCristy has slipped 1,283 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningCristy is an English form of Christine, which means “follower of Christ”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Cristy
Cristy is a girl name of English, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “follower of Christ”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-sty”. US birth records list Cristy for girls from 1944 to 2025, in 81 of those 82 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #484 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.6 | 150,376 girls |
| 1950s | 29 | 34,953 girls |
| 1960s | 62 | 16,223 girls |
| 1970s | 204 | 4,906 girls |
| 1980s | 125 | 7,983 girls |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,722 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 53,390 girls |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 105,708 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,831 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,304,348 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 740,741 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 379,747 boys |
Other spellings of Cristy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Cristy
What does the name Cristy mean?
Cristy means “follower of Christ” in English, as a form of Christine.
What is the origin of the name Cristy?
Cristy has English, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Cristy a boy or girl name?
Cristy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cristy?
Cristy ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#484).