Krissy
Meaningfollower of Christ · English form of Kristen
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #762 in 1978
5 babies were named Krissy in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,396 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Krissy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Krissy, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Krissy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKrissy first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #762. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKrissy was 4.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendKrissy has slipped 5,396 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKrissy is an English form of Kristen, which means “follower of Christ”.
About the name Krissy
Krissy is a girl name of American origin meaning “follower of Christ”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ssy”. US birth records list Krissy for girls from 1959 to 2025, in 67 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #762 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1960s | 9.6 | 104,167 girls |
| 1970s | 45 | 22,002 girls |
| 1980s | 37 | 26,932 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 60,277 girls |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,523 girls |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,153 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 221,402 girls |
Other spellings of Krissy
More American girl names
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Krissy
What does the name Krissy mean?
Krissy means “follower of Christ” in English, as a form of Kristen.
What is the origin of the name Krissy?
Krissy has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Krissy a boy or girl name?
Krissy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Krissy?
Krissy ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#762).