Find out how popular the first name Kristie has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kristie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Kristie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Kristie being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kristie.

The history of the first name Kristie

The name Kristie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed one" or "the anointed". It is a variant spelling of the more common name Christine, which originated from the Latin Christiana.

The earliest known use of the name Kristie dates back to the 19th century, when it began to gain popularity as a diminutive or pet form of the name Christine. It was particularly prevalent in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kristie can be found in the 1850 United States Federal Census, where a handful of individuals were listed with this spelling. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the 20th century.

While the name Kristie does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root, Christos, is deeply rooted in Christian tradition, referring to Jesus Christ as the "anointed one" or the Messiah.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kristie. One of the earliest recorded was Kristie Miller (1863-1944), an American educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods and classroom management. Another notable Kristie was Kristie Alley (1951-2022), an American actress best known for her roles in the TV series Cheers and various films.

Other famous Kristies include Kristie Phillips (born 1965), an American former professional tennis player who won multiple Grand Slam titles in doubles competitions, and Kristie Kenney (born 1977), an American beauty queen who was crowned Miss America in 1998.

Kristie Strekalovski (born 1988) is a former professional basketball player from Australia who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and represented her country in international competitions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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