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1956

First Year

1991

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#3321

Peak Rank

94

Total Count

14

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Chrysa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Chrysa is a name with a single cultural origin: Greek.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Greek

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## The Story of Chrysa

Chrysa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1956, with 13 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1956: 13 births, good for #3,321 nationwide. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 57% of all recorded Chrysas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1991 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 94 Chrysas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Variants & Related Forms of Chrysa

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Chrysa. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Chrysi
* [Chrysoula](/chrysoula)
* [Chryssa](/chryssa)

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## Names that sound like Chrysa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chrysa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Karisa](/karisa)
* Crisa
* Creasy
* Creasey
* [Crissa](/crissa)
* [Caressa](/caressa)
* Creusa
* [Chryssa](/chryssa)
* [Korea](/korea)
* Crease
* [Chrissy](/chrissy)
* Creased

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Chrysa

What does the name Chrysa mean?

Chrysa is a name with a single cultural origin: Greek.

What is the origin of the name Chrysa?

Chrysa has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek.

How popular is Chrysa in 2026?

In 2026, Chrysa ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chrysa most popular?

Chrysa reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #3,321 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Chrysa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chrysa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chrysa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrysa include Carmie, Sallee, Maury. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Chrysa?

Common variants and related forms of Chrysa include Chrysi, Chrysoula, Chryssa. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👧CarmiePeak #3321](/carmie)[👧SalleePeak #3321](/sallee)[👧MauryPeak #3321](/maury)[👧SherryllPeak #3321](/sherryll)[👧CaffiePeak #3321](/caffie)[👧SherelPeak #3321](/sherel)[👧TirrellPeak #3321](/tirrell)[👧ZeniyahPeak #3320](/zeniyah)

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## About the name Chrysa 

Chrysa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Chrysa's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #3,321\. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrysa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1956 → ](/year/1956)
* [ Names of the 1950s → ](/decade/1950s)
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* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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