Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Krissi

Name: Popularity of the name Krissi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Krissi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#2,191 (1978)

Total Babies

346

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2013

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#2191

Peak Rank

346

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krissi

Krissi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 42 Krissis were born — ranking #2,191 that year. As of 2026, Krissi ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 346 Krissis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Krissi most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

TN
35%
MA
23%
Israel
16%
Germany
13%
France
12%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Krissi

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

Chrissy
Krissy
Chrissie
Crissy
Crisci
Cracy
Crecy
Cressy
Cressey
Cresci
Creasy
Creasey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Krissi

What does the name Krissi mean?

Krissi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krissi in 2026?

In 2026, Krissi ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Krissi most popular?

Krissi reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #2,191 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Krissi most popular?

Krissi has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Krissi.

Is Krissi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krissi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krissi include Pearlee, Abelina, Vergia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krissi

Krissi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 346 births in the dataset. Krissi's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #2,191. Use the chart and map above to compare Krissi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.