Kristy
A variant of Christie, a diminutive of Christina and related female names.
Every Kristy since 1941 — 70,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristy
Kristy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,166 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 70,703 American babies have been named Kristy. Its peak came in 1978, when 5,352 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 Kristy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristy 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 | 25 | #5,166 | — | — |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,966 | — | — |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,192 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,114 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,123 | — | — |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,253 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,828 | — | — |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,422 | — | — |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,225 | — | — |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,816 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,280 | — | — |
| 2014 | 79 | #2,337 | — | — |
| 2013 | 88 | #2,147 | — | — |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,109 | — | — |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,604 | — | — |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,904 | — | — |
| 2009 | 116 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 2008 | 143 | #1,593 | — | — |
| 2007 | 158 | #1,477 | — | — |
| 2006 | 149 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 2005 | 162 | #1,347 | — | — |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,284 | — | — |
| 2003 | 191 | #1,138 | — | — |
| 2002 | 215 | #1,012 | — | — |
| 2001 | 207 | #1,038 | — | — |
| 2000 | 269 | #832 | — | — |
| 1995 | 512 | #486 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,133 | #248 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,022 | #145 | — | — |
| 1980 | 4,059 | #78 | 16 | #2,904 |
| 1975 | 1,920 | #141 | 7 | #4,581 |
| 1970 | 1,632 | #197 | — | — |
| 1965 | 780 | #323 | — | — |
| 1960 | 535 | #417 | 7 | #3,509 |
| 1955 | 300 | #531 | — | — |
| 1950 | 109 | #846 | — | — |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,193 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kristy
- Kristy Swanson Actor · b. 1969
- Kristy McNichol Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kristy mean?
A variant of Christie, a diminutive of Christina and related female names.
How popular is the name Kristy in 2025?
Kristy ranked #5,166 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristy?
70,703 babies have been named Kristy in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristy most popular?
Kristy peaked in 1978, when 5,352 newborns received the name.
Is Kristy a boy or girl name?
Kristy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristy rising or falling?
Kristy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristy?
Well-known people named Kristy include Kristy Swanson (actor), Kristy McNichol (actor).