How Many People Are Named Krissy?
Complete statistics for the name Krissy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Krissy is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 157,365 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,097 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1978.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 2,176 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Krissy Through the Generations
Krissy has seen its heyday and now shows a declining trend, reflecting a shift away from its peak in 1978 when 202 babies were named Krissy. Today, the majority of those named Krissy are aged between 30 and 60, with 1,668 individuals in this age bracket. The younger generation, however, still includes 421 under-30s, indicating that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it continues to be chosen by some parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Krissy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Krissy
How Many People Have the Name Krissy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,097 people in the United States currently share the name Krissy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 157,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Krissy a Common or Rare Name?
Krissy 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 Krissy Mean?
Krissy means "creative variant of Christine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Krissy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Krissy Most Popular?
The name Krissy reached peak popularity in 1978, with 202 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Krissy?
Approximately 2,097 people named Krissy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,176. That works out to roughly 1 in 157,365 Americans.
Is Krissy a rare name?
Krissy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 157,365 Americans has this name.
What does the name Krissy mean?
Krissy means "creative variant of Christine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Krissy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Krissy are male and 100% are female.
When was Krissy most popular?
Krissy peaked in 1978 with 202 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.