Chrissie
from Chris + -ie, through clipping of Christine or Christina
Every Chrissie since 1888 — 1,105 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrissie
Chrissie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1888, 1,105 American babies have been named Chrissie. Its peak came in 1979, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chrissie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrissie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,210 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,001 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,812 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,012 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,981 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,029 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,475 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,351 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,657 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,165 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,241 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,314 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,860 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,119 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,841 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,464 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,869 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,849 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,730 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,432 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,425 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,094 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,493 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,020 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Chrissie
- Chrissie Hynde Musician · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chrissie mean?
from Chris + -ie, through clipping of Christine or Christina
How popular is the name Chrissie in 2025?
Chrissie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chrissie?
1,105 babies have been named Chrissie in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrissie most popular?
Chrissie peaked in 1979, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Chrissie a boy or girl name?
Chrissie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrissie rising or falling?
Chrissie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chrissie?
Well-known people named Chrissie include Chrissie Hynde (musician).