How Many People Are Named Chrissy?
Complete statistics for the name Chrissy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chrissy is a unique name with roots in modern American coinage, making it very rare with only 4,259 people bearing it today, or 1 in 77,482 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 560 births, showing a slow but steady rise since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 signifies a person with great spiritual insight and a deep connection to intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 4,445 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chrissy Through the Generations
Chrissy has seen a gradual increase in usage over the decades, reflecting its status as a name that bridges classic and contemporary styles. With 4,259 individuals named Chrissy currently alive in the United States, the name's distribution across different age groups reveals a fairly even spread. Seventeen percent of those named Chrissy are under 30, while seventy-six percent fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong presence among middle-aged adults. This demographic balance suggests that Chrissy remains relevant both to older generations and younger individuals embracing its timeless appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Chrissy
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chrissy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chrissy
How Many People Have the Name Chrissy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,259 people in the United States currently share the name Chrissy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,482 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chrissy a Common or Rare Name?
Chrissy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chrissy Mean?
Chrissy means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chrissy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Chrissy Most Popular?
The name Chrissy reached peak popularity in 1978, with 560 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chrissy?
Approximately 4,259 people named Chrissy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,445. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,482 Americans.
Is Chrissy a rare name?
Chrissy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,482 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chrissy mean?
Chrissy means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chrissy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chrissy are male and 100% are female.
When was Chrissy most popular?
Chrissy peaked in 1978 with 560 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.