Name Profile
Christy
“Follower of Christ” — Scottish
GirlScottish2 syllablesCurrent rank #174 (1986)
About Christy
A sparkling Scottish diminutive with enduring appeal, the girl's name Christy translates beautifully to "follower of Christ." This breezy and approachable moniker strikes a lovely balance between traditional faith-based names and mid-century casual charm.
Quick Facts
GenderGirl
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Nicknames for Christy
ChriChrChrieChryRisty
Popularity in the U.S.
Christy is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
Christy popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Christy had 1,555 births in 1986.
View chart data
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4,602 | #59 |
| 1978 | 4,661 | #59 |
| 1979 | 4,286 | #72 |
| 1980 | 3,674 | #83 |
| 1981 | 2,942 | #100 |
| 1982 | 2,599 | #115 |
| 1983 | 1,974 | #146 |
| 1984 | 2,029 | #145 |
| 1985 | 1,940 | #151 |
| 1986 | 1,555 | #174 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Christy Rose
- Christy Claire
- Christy June
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christy mean?
Christy is commonly linked to the meaning Follower of Christ and is associated with Scottish roots.
Is Christy a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Christy is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
What are common nicknames for Christy?
Popular nicknames include Chri, Chr, Chrie, Chry, Risty.