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Kristy

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tee /ˈkrɪs.ti/High

Meaning: Pet form of Christine/Kristina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Medium

In 30 seconds: Cheerful and classic: Kristy pets Christine/Kristina — 'follower of Christ'. Sunny, warm, and retro.

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningPet form of Christine/Kristina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'

U.S. rank (2025)#5166 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 70,521

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

Kristy is a pet form of Christine/Kristina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A cheerful, sunny, retro nickname-name; the K-/-y styling personalizes it.

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

Did you know? Christine/Kristina comes from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian' — Kristy is its sunny, retro nickname.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Christine — root etymology

Variations

KristiChristyKristie

Nicknames

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Kristen— a companion Krist- name

Kristina— the full name

Katy— shares Kristy's Greek roots

Kathleen— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristy mean?

Kristy pets Christine/Kristina — 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Kristy?

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

Is Kristy a boy or girl name?

Kristy is a girl's name.

How popular is Kristy?

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