Chrissy
Meaning
diminutive of Christine or Christina
The formal names behind Chrissy
Chrissy is an established short form of each of these names.
Christina · Greek origin · from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, 'a Christian'
Christine · French origin · French form of Christina, from Christianus, 'a Christian'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Chrissy peaked in the 1970s and the 1980s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Chrissy
People given the name Chrissy in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Chrissy deep dive
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