Christy
boy nameChristy entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #872 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#872
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #959 |
| 1890s | #872 |
| 1900s | #1178 |
| 1910s | #1557 |
| 1920s | #1307 |
| 1930s | #1515 |
| 1940s | #1494 |
| 1950s | #1389 |
| 1960s | #1822 |
| 1970s | #1941 |
| 1980s | #3369 |
| 1990s | #6833 |
| 2000s | #9906 |
| 2010s | #12209 |
| 2020s | #10605 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Christy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Christy alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Christy in 2025?
- Christy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Christy most popular?
- Christy peaked in 1895, reaching #872 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Christy with classmates?
- Christy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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