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Christie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/High

Meaning: -ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sunny and warm: Christie pets Christine/Christina — 'follower of Christ'. Cheerful, classic, and bright (model Christie Brinkley).
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
Meaning-ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'
U.S. rank (2025)#7572 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 46,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197518812025

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

Christie is an -ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A sunny, classic nickname-name (also a surname).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, follower-of-Christ at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Christine/Christina come from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian' — Christie is their cheerful nickname (model Christie Brinkley, mystery writer Agatha Christie's surname).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Christine — root etymology

Variations

ChristyKristyChristine

Nicknames

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If you like Christie…

Christy— the standard spelling
Christine— a name it pets
Christina— another name it pets
Cassie— echoes that soft -ie sound
Connie— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christie mean?

Christie pets Christine/Christina — 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Christie?

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

Is Christie a boy or girl name?

Christie is a girl's name.

How popular is Christie?

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

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