Krissy comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Follower of Christ.
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How popular is Krissy?
1978peak year
At its height in 1978, Krissy reached #765 nationally — 202 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Krissy is a rare name in U.S. records with about 10 babies named Krissy each year. Krissy's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,176 babies have been registered as Krissy since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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