Crissy
A feminine diminutive of the name Christina, derived from Christian.
Name Census estimates that about 2,380 living Americans carry the first name Crissy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Crissy today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crissy births was 1978 (274 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crissy. 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
2.4K
~ 1 in 144,014 Americans
Peak year
1978
274 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,752
Tracked since 1947
Census
Crissy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,478 people with the first name Crissy, which placed it at #6,472 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,472
National first-name rank
People counted
2.5K
2,478 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.8
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
72.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crissy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Crissy is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.8%) and Black (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Crissy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Crissy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.0% · 1,785
- Hispanic or Latino11.8% · 292
- Black or African American8.9% · 221
- Two or more races4.2% · 103
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 53
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 24
Popularity
Crissy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crissy from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 1,255 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
Crissy 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 Crissy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Crissys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Crissy, while West Virginia, New Jersey, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Crissy
The given name Crissy is a diminutive form of the name Cristina, which has its origins in the Late Latin name Christiana. Christiana was derived from the Latin word Christianus, meaning "a Christian" or "follower of Christ." This name was particularly popular among early Christians and was often used to signify one's faith and devotion to Christianity.
The name Cristina gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Christian heritage, such as Italy, Spain, and parts of Western Europe. It was often associated with virtues like purity, faith, and devotion. The diminutive form Crissy emerged as a shortened version of Cristina, likely as a term of endearment or familiarity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cristina can be found in the 13th century, when it was borne by Saint Christina the Astonishing, a Belgian saint known for her mystical experiences and miraculous abilities. Another notable figure with this name was Christina of Sweden, a 17th century monarch who reigned from 1632 to 1654 and was known for her intellectual pursuits and patronage of the arts.
In the realm of literature, the name Cristina is prominently featured in the works of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. In his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, Dante portrays Cristina as a virtuous and pious woman, exemplifying the qualities associated with the name.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Crissy or its variants. One such figure was Crissy Watkins (1852-1919), an American actress and vaudeville performer who gained fame for her comedic roles on the stage. Another was Crissy Haslam (1925-2005), a British artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and contributions to the art scene in London.
In the literary world, Crissy Van Meter (1946-2022) was an American writer and journalist who authored several novels and memoirs, including the critically acclaimed "Abandoned in the Heartland." Crissy Wilzak (1962-), an American swimmer, won a gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, further adding to the name's legacy in sports.
While the name Crissy may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its roots can be traced back to the early Christian era, reflecting a rich history and deep spiritual significance.
People
Crissy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crissy 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
Crissy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crissy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crissy 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 144,014 US residents.
Is Crissy a common name?
We classify Crissy as "Rare". It ranks above 94.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,592 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crissy most popular?
The single biggest year for Crissy was 1978, when 274 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crissy is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Crissy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,478 people with the name Crissy, or 0.82 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,472 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Crissy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Crissy?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Crissy appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,478 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Crissy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Crissy is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.8%) and Black (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Crissy most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Crissy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.0% (1,785 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Crissy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crissy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crissy 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.
Is Crissy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crissy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Crissy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Crissy as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Crissy, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.