How Many People Are Named Kristy?

Complete statistics for the name Kristy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kristy
Very Rare
Greek

Kristy is a rare female name with origins tracing back to Greek, meaning 'virgin'. It's estimated that 1 in 4,926 Americans today are named Kristy, making it quite unique. The majority of people named Kristy are now in their 40s and 50s, having peaked in popularity way back in 1978.

~323
Living in US
1 in 1,026,159
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Virgin
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,994
Worldwide Bearers
#7,389
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
456
🇲🇾 Malaysia
381
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇨🇳 China
275
🇻🇪 Venezuela
264
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇳🇬 Nigeria
218
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
201
🇲🇽 Mexico
138
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
124

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
163 (0%)
♀ Female
66,831 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
3,496
Would be under 30 (5%)
59,632
Would be 30–60 (84%)
7,547
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 70,675 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kristy Through the Generations

Kristy has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. Born out of the late 20th century, it reached its peak in 1978 when 5,352 babies were given this name. Since then, its popularity has waned, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. Today, most Kristys are between 30 and 60 years old, with only a small percentage under 30 or over 60, showing how the name's usage has shifted over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6,750
Texas 4,846
New York 3,581
Pennsylvania 3,531
Ohio 3,301
Michigan 3,271
Illinois 2,852
Georgia 2,310
Tennessee 2,294
North Carolina 2,161

✨ Similar Names to Kristy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kristy's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Kristy

How Many People Have the Name Kristy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 323 people in the United States currently share the name Kristy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,026,159 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kristy a Common or Rare Name?

Kristy 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 Kristy Mean?

Kristy means "virgin" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kristy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kristy Most Popular?

The name Kristy reached peak popularity in 1978, with 5,352 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 Kristy?

Approximately 323 people named Kristy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 323. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,026,159 Americans.

Is Kristy a rare name?

Kristy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,026,159 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kristy mean?

Kristy means "virgin" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Kristy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kristy are male and 100% are female.

When was Kristy most popular?

Kristy peaked in 1978 with 5,352 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US323
All-Time Births323
1 in X1 in 1,026,159
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1978
World Rank#7,389
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.