Christy
Peaked at #53 nationally in 1975, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Christy has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Christy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#53
in 1975
Current rank
#3449
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1887–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1887, Christy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #53 nationally with 5,168 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2217 (2014) to #3449 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Christy ranks #3449 nationally for girls, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,449 | 45 |
| 2023 | #3,715 | 41 |
| 2022 | #3,081 | 53 |
| 2021 | #3,894 | 38 |
| 2020 | #3,235 | 48 |
| 2019 | #2,824 | 59 |
| 2018 | #2,512 | 70 |
| 2017 | #2,168 | 88 |
Christy — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#892
in 1895
Last ranked
#10854
in 2020
Years tracked
99
1886–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1886, Christy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1895, ranking #892 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Christy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #10854.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #10,854 | 6 |
| 2014 | #12,422 | 5 |
| 2011 | #12,627 | 5 |
| 2010 | #12,583 | 5 |
| 2005 | #11,757 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,667 | 5 |
| 2002 | #10,960 | 5 |
| 2001 | #7,655 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Christy most popular?
Christy was most popular in 1975, when it ranked #53 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Christy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Christy?
At least 100,500 babies have been recorded with the name Christy in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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