Cristie
Of English origin, a feminine diminutive form of Christina meaning "a Christian".
Name Census estimates that about 1,831 living Americans carry the first name Cristie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cristie today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cristie births was 1976 (111 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cristie. 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
1.8K
~ 1 in 187,195 Americans
Peak year
1976
111 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2002 SSA rank
#13,993
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Cristie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cristie from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 825 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
Cristie 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 Cristie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cristies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Cristie, while Washington, Oklahoma, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cristie
The name Cristie is a variant of the name Christine, which is derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed" or "the anointed one." This name has its origins in ancient Greek and was used as a reference to Jesus Christ, who was known as "the Anointed One" in Christian tradition.
The name Cristie is believed to have emerged as a variation of the name Christine in the medieval period, particularly in regions of Europe where Romance languages were spoken. It may have been influenced by the French or Italian spelling and pronunciation of the name.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Christine was used by several martyrs and saints, contributing to its popularity among Christian communities. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Saint Christine of Tyre, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Cristie or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Cristie of Markyate, an English anchoress and religious writer who lived in the 12th century.
Another notable figure is Cristie Palmieri, an Italian Renaissance painter and illuminator who was active in the 15th century. She is celebrated for her contributions to the art of illuminated manuscripts and her artistic collaborations with other prominent artists of the time.
In the 16th century, Cristie de Pizan, a French writer and philosopher, gained recognition for her works on feminism, chivalry, and political theory. She is considered one of the earliest known female writers in European literature.
In the realm of literature, Cristie Malvina Trench Ricketts, an English writer and activist, is remembered for her contributions to the late 19th century literary scene. She was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement and was a close friend of several prominent writers, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Another notable figure is Cristie MacKenzie, a Scottish-American singer and actress who became a popular performer in the early 20th century. She gained recognition for her roles in Broadway productions and her recordings of popular songs of the time.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Cristie or its variants, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Cristie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cristie 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
Cristie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cristie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,831 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cristie 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 187,195 US residents.
Is Cristie a common name?
We classify Cristie as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,098 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cristie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cristie was 1976, when 111 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cristie is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cristie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cristie 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.