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Chrissy

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-ee /ˈkrɪs.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Christine/Christina — from Greek Christianos, 'a follower of Christ' (Christos, 'the anointed one')Low

In 30 seconds: Follower of Christ; anointed: Chrissy is a pet form of Christine. Crisp, warm, and homey.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Christine/Christina — from Greek Christianos, 'a follower of Christ' (Christos, 'the anointed one')
U.S. rank (2025)#7570 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,459

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chrissy is a pet form of Christine/Christina — from Greek Christianos, 'a follower of Christ' (Christos, 'the anointed one'). A crisp, homey name (said 'KRIS-ee'; full form Christine).

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare today, follower-of-Christ at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Christine/Christina means 'a follower of Christ' (from Christos, 'the anointed one') — Chrissy is its warm pet form, crisp and homey (said 'KRIS-ee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Christine — Greek etymology

Variations

ChrissieChristyCrissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chrissy mean?

Chrissy is a pet form of Christine/Christina — Greek 'a follower of Christ; anointed'.

How do you pronounce Chrissy?

It's said KRIS-ee /ˈkrɪs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chrissy a boy or girl name?

Chrissy is a girl's name.

How popular is Chrissy?

Chrissy is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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