Krissy
A diminutive of the female given names Kristine/Christine or Kristina/Christina.
Every Krissy since 1959 — 2,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krissy
Krissy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,212 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 2,182 American babies have been named Krissy. Its peak came in 1978, when 202 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 Krissy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krissy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,212 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,685 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,740 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,762 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,577 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,447 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,962 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,382 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,656 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,254 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,871 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,346 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,306 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,455 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,542 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,262 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,946 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,304 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,070 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,694 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,642 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,758 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,022 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,517 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,605 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,459 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,672 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,462 |
| 1980 | 150 | #987 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,103 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,845 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,570 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,966 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krissy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Kristine/Christine or Kristina/Christina.
How popular is the name Krissy in 2025?
Krissy ranked #16,212 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krissy?
2,182 babies have been named Krissy in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krissy most popular?
Krissy peaked in 1978, when 202 newborns received the name.
Is Krissy a boy or girl name?
Krissy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krissy rising or falling?
Krissy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.