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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Krissy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Krissia|Krista
GreekGirl↑ Rising

Krissy

KRIS-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#11638
↑ Rising
#11638
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#9938 in 2020
5yr change
+91 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11638 · Falling since 2020

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.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Krissy

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11638

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+91 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Krissy scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek RootChristianModernDiminutive2-syllableGirl1980s-1990s PeakPlayfulCasualNickname Style
STRONG
High confidence

Krissy is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11638 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +91 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11638 · very rare
Krissy at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one', popularized as a diminutive form of Christine or Kristine.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Old Norse
Peak rank:#9938 in 2020
5yr change:+91 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Krissy Lynn
Entertainer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Krissy · Overview
Summary

Krissy is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11638 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Krissy scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 91 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Modern · Playful character
Krissy carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
krissy.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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