Khristi
A girl's name of Latin origin with 146 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Khristi, you're looking at a name that fewer than 146 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Khristi a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Khristi is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khristi is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a distinctive spelling variant of Christie or Christy, from the Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ.' The Kh- spelling gives this familiar name an exotic, Eastern-influenced flair.
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In the American context, Khristi is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1963–1988). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 146 total births, Khristi exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khristi has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1963.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 36 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 32 | — |
The Story of Khristi
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1971, Khristi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Khristi are most likely born between 1963 and 1981.
How rare is Khristi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khristi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1963, peaked in the 1970s with 78 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khristi by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1963–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | #12805 |
| 1986 | 5 | #11823 |
| 1984 | 5 | #11247 |
| 1983 | 8 | #7641 |
| 1982 | 8 | #7815 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11199 |
| 1979 | 8 | #7641 |
| 1977 | 13 | #5059 |
| 1976 | 6 | #8636 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8489 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7243 |
| 1973 | 6 | #7882 |
| 1972 | 7 | #6882 |
| 1971 | 14 | #4200 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4901 |
| 1969 | 5 | #8016 |
| 1968 | 5 | #7562 |
| 1966 | 7 | #5521 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6370 |
| 1963 | 9 | #4697 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1963–1988