Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Krissy
GirlEnglish, Latin· “pet form of Kristen or Christina”
- Meaning
- pet form of Kristen or Christina
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KRIH-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #16,212
- US babies 2025
- 5
- Best rank
- #765 (1978)
- Peak year
- 1978
Meaning and origin of Krissy
Krissy is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Kristen or Christina”.
Krissy is a pet form of names such as Kristen, Kristina, Kristin and Christine, all from the Latin Christianus, follower of Christ. It became popular in the US in the second half of the twentieth century, when parents often chose K spellings for Christian names. It is said KRIH-see. It is usually used as a nickname, though some parents give it as a full name, and Kris and Krista are close relatives. Chrissy and Krissie are other spellings.
Popularity over time
Krissy first appears in US Social Security records in 1959. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #765 in 1978, the same year it reached its highest count of 202 babies. In 2025, 5 babies were named Krissy, and it ranked #16,212 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #987 in 1980, #4,605 in 2000, #9,542 in 2010, and #16,212 in 2025. Of the 2,182 US girls named Krissy since records began, 32% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 630 babies. Since 2010, 186 more have been named Krissy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Christel, Kellee, Nakisha, Carisa, and Takisha.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Krissy is usually pronounced KRIH-see, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-sy”.
Middle names for Krissy
A few middle names that flow with Krissy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Krissy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krissy mean?
Krissy is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Kristen or Christina”.
What is the origin of the name Krissy?
Krissy has English and Latin roots. Krissy is a pet form of names such as Kristen, Kristina, Kristin and Christine, all from the Latin Christianus, follower of Christ.
Is Krissy a popular name?
Not especially. Krissy ranked #16,212 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Krissy a boy or girl name?
Krissy is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Krissy?
Krissy is usually pronounced KRIH-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings