Chrissy
A diminutive of the female given names Christine and Christina.
Every Chrissy since 1947 — 4,459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrissy
Chrissy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,570 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 4,459 American babies have been named Chrissy. Its peak came in 1978, when 560 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 Chrissy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrissy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,570 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,321 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,010 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,052 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,120 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,518 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,796 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,169 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,083 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,105 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,008 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,501 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,019 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,328 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,621 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,229 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,363 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,320 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,944 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,963 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,853 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,733 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,630 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,300 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,472 |
| 2000 | 18 | #5,992 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,796 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,298 |
| 1985 | 80 | #1,527 |
| 1980 | 335 | #554 |
| 1975 | 71 | #1,448 |
| 1970 | 90 | #1,241 |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,466 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,584 |
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Famous people named Chrissy
- Chrissy Teigen Model · b. 1985
- Chrissy Metz Actor · b. 1980
- Chrissy Amphlett Singer · 1959–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chrissy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Christine and Christina.
How popular is the name Chrissy in 2025?
Chrissy ranked #7,570 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chrissy?
4,459 babies have been named Chrissy in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrissy most popular?
Chrissy peaked in 1978, when 560 newborns received the name.
Is Chrissy a boy or girl name?
Chrissy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrissy rising or falling?
Chrissy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chrissy?
Well-known people named Chrissy include Chrissy Teigen (model), Chrissy Metz (actor), Chrissy Amphlett (singer).