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Kristie

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Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.tiː/High

Meaning: A short, affectionate form of Kristin or Christine, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying the sense 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Used on its own as a given name, with an -ie ending.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sweet short form: Kristie comes from Kristin or Christine, 'follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tee'). Familiar and friendly.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningA short, affectionate form of Kristin or Christine, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying the sense 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Used on its own as a given name, with an -ie ending.

U.S. rank (2024)#12805 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 38,353

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

Kristie is a short form of Kristin or Christine, names tracing to Greek Christos ('anointed') with the sense 'follower of Christ.' The soft -ie ending gave it a warm, chatty feel through the later twentieth century (said 'KRIS-tee').

It shared the mid-century spotlight with Kristi, Kristy and Christy and now reads as gently retro. Warm, breezy, and short.

Did you know? Kristie is the -ie spelling of a short form of Kristin and Christine — names rooted in the Greek word for 'anointed,' the same root behind Christian.

Overall data confidence 55%

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

Variations

KristiKristyChristy

Nicknames

KrisTee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristie mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kristie?

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

Is Kristie a boy or girl name?

Kristie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kristie?

Kristie was popular for girls in mid-century decades and now feels gently retro.