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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Christy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Christos|Christyan
Greek◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Christy

◈

KRIS-tee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3449
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#3449
Popularity score: 18
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3081 in 2022
5yr
+266 ranks
Velocity
+266
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10854 in 2020

Peak: #10854 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20052020

Rank #10854 · Rising since 2005

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3449 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Christy

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3449

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+266 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ReligiousChristianClassicEnglishUnisex2-syllableNickname-friendlyModernApproachableShort-form
Character
faithful devotioncompassionate heartgraceful strengthsincere warmth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Christys

determinedinfluentialprofessionalexpressivecompassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Christy is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3449 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +266 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3449 · very rare
Christy at a Glance
Meaning:Follower of Christ; derived from the name Christian. Used as a short form, it carries religious significance while functioning as an independent modern name.
Language root:Greek · Latin · English
Peak rank:#3081 in 2022
5yr change:+266 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #3449 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Christy Moore
Irish singer-songwriter
Christy Turlington
Model and entrepreneur
Christy Brinkley
Model and television personality
Christy Chung
Hong Kong actress
Christy Brown
Irish painter and author
Similar Sound
ChristieKristyChristy◈KristieChristel
Similar Style
Casey◈Riley◈Morgan◈Cameron◈Sydney◈Taylor◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Christy
Casey◈Riley◈Morgan◈Jamie◈Alex◈Taylor◈Jordan◈
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Casey◈
Irish · #1053
→ Stable
Riley◈
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Morgan◈
Celtic · #276
→ Stable
Cameron◈
Scottish · #485
→ Stable
Sydney◈
English · #288
→ Stable
Taylor◈
English · #353
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Christy · Overview
Summary

Christy is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3449 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 14/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Christy scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 266 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Religious · Modern character
Christy carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Christy is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
christy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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