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Cristie

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How to Pronounce Cristie

Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/High

Meaning: Cristie is a spelling of Christie, the pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek for 'a follower of Christ.'Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short form: Cristie nicknames Christine, 'a follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee'). Perky and vintage.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningCristie is a spelling of Christie, the pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek for 'a follower of Christ.'
U.S. rank (2002)#13993 ↘ Falling
2002 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,098
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619452002

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

Cristie is a spelling of Christie, short for Christine/Christina ('a follower of Christ'). It crested near 1976 before fading (said 'KRIS-tee').

It became uncommon as Kristy and Christy prevailed. Casual, sunny, and period.

Did you know? Cristie was most common around 1976, when -ie nicknames on Christine names were popular.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Cristie — Pet form of Christine/Christina; Greek 'follower of Christ'

Variations

ChristieKristyCristy

Nicknames

CrisTie

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If you like Cristie…

Christie— a common spelling variant
Kristy— a rhyming -y pet form
Christine— the parent name
Cristina— a like Latinate root name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristie mean?

Cristie is a short form of Christine/Christina, 'a follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Cristie?

It's said KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Cristie a comeback name?

It's uncommon today; Christy and Kristy are more usual spellings.

How popular is Cristie?

Cristie was a modest favorite around the mid-nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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