Chrystie
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Chrystie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrystie today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrystie births was 1977 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrystie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
1977
69 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1993 SSA rank
#12,098
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Chrystie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrystie from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrystie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrystie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chrysties live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Chrystie, while Pennsylvania, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrystie
The name Chrystie is a variant spelling of the name Christie, which is a feminine form of the masculine name Christian. The origins of the name can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed one" or "messiah."
In the early days of Christianity, the name Christian was adopted by followers of the religion to signify their belief in Christ as the anointed one. The name gained widespread popularity throughout Europe as Christianity spread across the continent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chrystie can be found in the writings of the 5th-century historian, Sozomen, who mentioned a woman named Chrystie in his ecclesiastical history. However, the name remained relatively uncommon until the Middle Ages.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chrystie became more prevalent, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. One notable figure from this period was Chrystie de Pisan, a renowned Italian-French author and philosopher who lived from 1364 to 1430. Her works, such as "The Book of the City of Ladies," explored themes of feminism and gender equality, making her an influential figure in the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
In the 16th century, the name Chrystie gained further recognition with the birth of Chrystie Marlowe, an English dramatist and poet who lived from 1564 to 1593. Marlowe's works, including "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta," had a significant impact on English literature and influenced writers such as William Shakespeare.
Another notable figure with the name Chrystie was Chrystie Huygens, a Dutch mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who lived from 1629 to 1695. Huygens made significant contributions to the fields of optics, mechanics, and timekeeping, and is credited with developing the first functional pendulum clock.
In the 19th century, the name Chrystie was associated with Chrystie Rossetti, an English writer and poet who lived from 1830 to 1894. Rossetti was a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement and is best known for her works such as "Goblin Market" and "The Prince's Progress."
Throughout history, the name Chrystie has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, writers, and philosophers. While the name has undergone various spelling variations, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "Christos," reflecting the enduring influence of Christianity on naming traditions across cultures.
People
Chrystie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrystie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrystie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrystie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrystie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Chrystie a common name?
We classify Chrystie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 346 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrystie most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrystie was 1977, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrystie is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chrystie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrystie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.