Kristy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-tee / /ˈkrɪsti/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Follower of Christ; Greek: Anointed one
Historical & Cultural Background
Kristy is often considered a diminutive of the name Christina or Christopher. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. It is associated with Christian heritage due to its roots in the word 'Christ.' The name has also been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Kristy experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristie
- Krista
- Kristin
International Variants
- Cristina (Spanish)
- Kristina (Slavic)
- Christina (Latin)
Famous people named Kristy
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Fictional characters named Kristy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kristy was first seen in the United States in 1960. Kristy has ranked as high as #1079 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kristy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kristy
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |