Chrissa
Every Chrissa since 1959 — 705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrissa
Chrissa 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 1959, 705 American babies have been named Chrissa. Its peak came in 1979, when 31 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 Chrissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrissa 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 | 5 | #15,775 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,421 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,750 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,808 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,662 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,209 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,022 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,092 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,687 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,214 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,608 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,871 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,287 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,617 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,971 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,943 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,962 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,436 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,922 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,629 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,771 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,122 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,756 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,622 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,904 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,738 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,023 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,903 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,805 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chrissa in 2025?
Chrissa 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 Chrissa?
705 babies have been named Chrissa in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrissa most popular?
Chrissa peaked in 1979, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Chrissa a boy or girl name?
Chrissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrissa rising or falling?
Chrissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.