Kristi
A diminutive of the female given name Christina, variant of Christie.
Every Kristi since 1940 — 76,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristi
Kristi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,699 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 76,622 American babies have been named Kristi. Its peak came in 1971, when 3,279 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 Kristi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,699 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,850 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,475 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,083 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,734 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,260 | — | — |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,719 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,151 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,129 | — | — |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,387 | — | — |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,583 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,104 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,372 | — | — |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,491 | — | — |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,872 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,808 | — | — |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,113 | — | — |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,105 | — | — |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,450 | — | — |
| 2006 | 79 | #2,385 | — | — |
| 2005 | 94 | #2,010 | — | — |
| 2004 | 79 | #2,237 | — | — |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,749 | — | — |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,542 | — | — |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,414 | — | — |
| 2000 | 173 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 1995 | 441 | #538 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,041 | #269 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,754 | #163 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,525 | #122 | 14 | #3,184 |
| 1975 | 2,646 | #109 | 7 | #4,580 |
| 1970 | 3,149 | #123 | 7 | #4,067 |
| 1965 | 1,608 | #206 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,058 | #278 | — | — |
| 1955 | 591 | #357 | — | — |
| 1950 | 167 | #660 | — | — |
| 1945 | 44 | #1,200 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,363 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kristi
- Kristi Yamaguchi Skater · b. 1971
- Kristi Noem Politician · b. 1971
- Kristi Vangjeli Soccer player · b. 1985
- Kristi Harrower Basketball player · b. 1975
- Kristi Castlin Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kristi mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Christina, variant of Christie.
How popular is the name Kristi in 2025?
Kristi ranked #7,699 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 Kristi?
76,622 babies have been named Kristi in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristi most popular?
Kristi peaked in 1971, when 3,279 newborns received the name.
Is Kristi a boy or girl name?
Kristi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristi rising or falling?
Kristi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristi?
Well-known people named Kristi include Kristi Yamaguchi (skater), Kristi Noem (politician), Kristi Vangjeli (soccer player).