Kristee
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 443 living Americans carry the first name Kristee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristee today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristee births was 1978 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristee. 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
443
~ 1 in 773,712 Americans
Peak year
1978
29 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1995 SSA rank
#12,586
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Kristee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristee from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 204 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
Kristee 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 Kristee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristee
The name Kristee is a modern English variant of the ancient Greek name Christos, which means "the anointed one" or "the chosen one." It is derived from the Greek word "Chrio," meaning "to anoint." The name Christos was initially used to refer to Jesus Christ, the central figure in Christianity, and was later adopted as a personal name by his followers.
This name has its roots in the early Christian era, when the use of Greek names was widespread in the Roman Empire. The earliest known record of the name Christos dates back to the New Testament, where it is used to refer to Jesus Christ. Over time, the name underwent various spelling and pronunciation changes as it spread across different regions and cultures.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kristee was Saint Christina of Bolsena, an Italian Catholic saint who lived in the 3rd century AD. Another notable bearer of a similar name was Christina of Markyate, an English Christian prioress and saint who lived in the 12th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kristee gained popularity in various European countries, particularly those with strong Christian traditions. One famous bearer of this name was Christina of Sweden, also known as Christina Vasa, who reigned as the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kristee was often associated with artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was Christina Rossetti, an English poet who lived from 1830 to 1894 and was known for her contributions to the Romantic movement.
In the 20th century, the name Kristee became more widely used as a variant spelling, particularly in English-speaking countries. One well-known bearer of this name was Kristee Stitt, an American actress and model who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s.
Overall, the name Kristee has a rich history rooted in ancient Greek and early Christian traditions. Its evolution and widespread use across different cultures and time periods reflect the enduring influence of Christianity and its cultural impact on naming practices.
People
Kristee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 443 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristee 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 773,712 US residents.
Is Kristee a common name?
We classify Kristee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 500 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristee was 1978, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristee is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristee 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.