Kristy
Peaked at #51 nationally in 1978, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1941, Kristy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kristy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#51
in 1978
Current rank
#4946
in 2024
Years tracked
84
1941–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1941, Kristy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1978, ranking #51 nationally with 5,332 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2337 (2014) to #4946 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Kristy ranks #4946 nationally for girls, with 27 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,946 | 27 |
| 2023 | #5,189 | 25 |
| 2022 | #6,107 | 20 |
| 2021 | #7,117 | 16 |
| 2020 | #3,310 | 47 |
| 2019 | #3,825 | 39 |
| 2018 | #3,421 | 46 |
| 2017 | #3,223 | 50 |
Kristy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2334
in 1978
Last ranked
#6624
in 1989
Years tracked
18
1960–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Kristy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1978, ranking #2334 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Kristy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6624.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,624 | 7 |
| 1988 | #6,155 | 7 |
| 1987 | #7,621 | 5 |
| 1986 | #7,328 | 5 |
| 1984 | #6,888 | 5 |
| 1982 | #3,826 | 11 |
| 1981 | #3,745 | 11 |
| 1980 | #2,904 | 16 |
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 Kristy most popular?
Kristy was most popular in 1978, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kristy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kristy?
At least 70,675 babies have been recorded with the name Kristy in the US since 1941, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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