Kristy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bearer of Christ, anointed
Origin: Greek/Scandinavian
Popularity: Ranked #5166 in 2025 with 25 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kris. Shares the meaning 'Bearer of Christ, anointed.'
Similar names: krista, kristi, kristie, kris, krish, krissy, krith, kriti
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kristy? About 1 in 133,140 babies born in 2025 were named Kristy, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kristy
What does the name Kristy mean?
Kristy means “Bearer of Christ, anointed” from Greek/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kristy?
Kristy has Greek/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Bearer of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Kristy?
Kristy ranked #5099 in 2025 — given to 25 babies that year.
When was Kristy most popular?
Kristy peaked in 1978 with 5,332 babies registered that year.
Is Kristy a boy or girl name?
Kristy is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kristys in registered births are female.
Is the name Kristy rising or falling in popularity?
Kristy has fallen 1820 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3279 in 2020 to #5099 in 2025.
How long has Kristy been recorded?
Kristy appears in birth records across 85 years — from 1941 through 2025.