Is Christi a boy's or girl's name?

Christi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 22 recorded births.

When was Christi most popular?

Christi reached its peak popularity in 1974 with 940 births that year. It is currently ranked #12393 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Christi?

Christi is currently ranked #12393 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 20,910 babies since 1940.

Christi

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinDeclining

#12393▲ 1399in 2024

Meaning & Origin

genitive singular of Christus

Christi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Christina or Christie meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one,' from the Latin Christianus.

Christi has the bright, friendly energy of a classic 1970s-80s American nickname-as-name, sitting alongside Terri, Kerri, and Sherri as names that feel both casual and warmly approachable. It carries the full Christian devotional meaning of the longer Christine in a three-syllable compact form.

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Popularity Over Time

Christi was #4843 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12393, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Christi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	36	#12453	▼
2010s	98	#10330	▼
2000s	261	#5200	▼
1990s	956	#1886	▼
1980s	3,719	#582	▼
1970s	8,417	#297	▲
1960s	5,122	#430	▲
1950s	2,071	#719	▲
1940s	230	#2599	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(84 years, 1940–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Christi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#12393	+1 (16.7%)
2023	6	#13792	-1 (-14.3%)
2022	7	#12518	+1 (16.7%)
2021	6	#13851	-4 (-40.0%)
2020	10	#9713	+4 (66.7%)
2018	6	#14176	-1 (-14.3%)
2017	7	#12997	-2 (-22.2%)
2016	9	#11070	-8 (-47.1%)
2015	17	#7044	+3 (21.4%)
2014	14	#8146	+4 (40.0%)
2013	10	#10426	+1 (11.1%)
2012	9	#11476	-3 (-25.0%)
2011	12	#9278	-2 (-14.3%)
2010	14	#8359	-8 (-36.4%)
2009	22	#6153	+4 (22.2%)
2008	18	#7140	-10 (-35.7%)
2007	28	#5128	+2 (7.7%)
2006	26	#5266	+7 (36.8%)
2005	19	#6327	-8 (-29.6%)
2004	27	#4843	+5 (22.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Christi as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Christi has also been given to 22 boys in the U.S. since 1960.

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Current rank

Total births

1961

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Christi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Christi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #12393. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1940–2024) · Methodology