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Crissie

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How to Pronounce Crissie

Pronounced KRIS-ee /ˈkrɪs.i/High

Meaning: Crissie is an affectionate short form of Christine/Christina (and sometimes Christabel), from Greek 'christianos', 'follower of Christ'. It was recorded as a given name in its own right rather than only a nickname.Low

In 30 seconds: Crissie is a pet form of Christine, 'follower of Christ' — said 'KRIS-ee'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningCrissie is an affectionate short form of Christine/Christina (and sometimes Christabel), from Greek 'christianos', 'follower of Christ'. It was recorded as a given name in its own right rather than only a nickname.
U.S. rank (1992)#9676 ↗ Rising
1992 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 477

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197818861992

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

Crissie is the warm diminutive of Christine and Christina, names rooted in Greek christianos, 'follower of Christ'. Like Kathie or Debby, it moved from nickname to birth-certificate name for many American families.

Its use was scattered from the 1880s with a small late crest around 1978, and it has always read as a cozy, informal choice. A Crissie today could be anything from a grandmother to a woman of middle age, and the fuller Christine remains the familiar formal form.

Did you know? Crissie, a stand-alone pet form of Christine, was given to only a few dozen girls a year even at its late peak around 1978.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Crissie — pet form of Christine/Christina; Greek 'follower of Christ'

Variations

ChrissieChrissyChristine

Nicknames

CrisChris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crissie mean?

Crissie is a pet form of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Crissie?

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

Is Crissie a boy or girl name?

Crissie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Crissie?

Crissie has always been uncommon in the U.S., an affectionate short form of Christine.

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