Kristie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kristie originates from the Latin name 'Christina', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved through various languages, including Greek and Scandinavian forms. The name is perceived positively in modern contexts and is often associated with friendly traits. There is no direct biblical relevance. Kristie became popular in the 20th century as a diminutive form.
The name Kristie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kristie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kristie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4897th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 592nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 211th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 395th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2492nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7785th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kristie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kristie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪsti/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Kristie is derived from the name 'Christina', which itself comes from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name has been adapted into various forms over time.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christina (Latin), Christina (Old Greek: Χριστιανός), Kristina (Scandinavian), Kristie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kristie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a diminutive of Christina.
Variants & Derivatives
Kristina, Christina, Kristy, Kris
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kristie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Kristie Alley, an American actress, Kristie McNichol, an American actress, Kristie Ahn, an American tennis player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kristie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kristie"
"Kristie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6253rd of 10718 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4897th of 9204 | 58 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 592nd of 12526 | 4,675 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 211th of 19264 | 22,357 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 395th of 27321 | 10,001 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2492nd of 35406 | 1,091 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7785th of 30306 | 171 |
Regional Popularity of "Kristie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kristie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.86% 420th/2227 |
38.68% 940th/2430 |
34.74% 991st/2853 |
16.47% 457th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
7.01% 206th/2937 |
7.49% 261st/3483 |
4.89% 172nd/3518 |
6.16% 249th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.94% 403rd/3685 |
7.75% 347th/4475 |
6.68% 347th/5194 |
8.45% 534th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
41.98% 2168th/5164 |
36.28% 2653rd/7313 |
27.88% 2081st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kristie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kristie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.