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Kristi

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Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.tiː/High

Meaning: A short, friendly form of Kristin or Christine, ultimately from Greek Christos ('anointed'), giving the sense 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Used on its own as a given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright short form: Kristi comes from Kristin or Christine, 'follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee'). Sunny and familiar.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningA short, friendly form of Kristin or Christine, ultimately from Greek Christos ('anointed'), giving the sense 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Used on its own as a given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12804 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 76,472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kristi is a short form of Kristin or Christine, names that trace to Greek Christos ('anointed') and carry the sense 'follower of Christ.' It rose as a warm, breezy given name in its own right through the later twentieth century (said 'KRIS-tee').

It saw its brightest run for U.S. girls in the mid-twentieth-century decades and now feels gently retro. Warm, familiar, and short.

Did you know? Kristi grew up as a short, cheerful form of Kristin and Christine — names rooted in the Greek word for 'anointed,' the source of Christian too.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Kristi — Short form of Kristin/Christine; 'follower of Christ'

Variations

KristieKristyChristy

Nicknames

KrisTee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristi mean?

Kristi is a short form of Kristin or Christine, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), giving the sense 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Kristi?

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

Is Kristi a boy or girl name?

Kristi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kristi?

Kristi was a warm favorite for girls in mid-century decades and now feels gently retro.