girls' name · peaked 1978

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.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1978Girls
Rank 2025
#16,212
among girls
Babies in 2025
5
named Krissy
Peak year
1978
202 babies
All-time total
2,182
since 1959

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.

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