Crissy
Every Crissy since 1947 — 2,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Crissy
Crissy 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 1947, 2,592 American babies have been named Crissy. Its peak came in 1978, when 274 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 Crissy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Crissy 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 | #15,801 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,783 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,924 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,159 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,047 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,485 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,553 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,940 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,177 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,019 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,921 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,077 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,845 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,544 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,661 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,300 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,560 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,496 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,146 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,932 |
| 1980 | 162 | #922 |
| 1975 | 90 | #1,253 |
| 1970 | 88 | #1,260 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,912 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,510 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Crissy
- Crissy Moran Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Crissy in 2025?
Crissy 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 Crissy?
2,592 babies have been named Crissy in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Crissy most popular?
Crissy peaked in 1978, when 274 newborns received the name.
Is Crissy a boy or girl name?
Crissy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Crissy rising or falling?
Crissy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Crissy?
Well-known people named Crissy include Crissy Moran (actor).