Khristie
A girl's name of Latin origin with 144 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Khristie hit its peak of 18 births in 1975, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Khristie reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Khristie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khristie is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a distinctive spelling variant of Christie or Kristie, from the Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ.' The Kh- beginning gives this familiar name an exotic, cross-cultural visual character while maintaining its traditional roots.
EtymologyShow more
Khristie is built from 8 letters and one syllable — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Latin naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Khristie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khristie has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 90 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 29 | — |
The Story of Khristie
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Khristie is a Gen X staple. Girls named Khristie are most likely born between 1965 and 1985.
How rare is Khristie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khristie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1965, peaked in the 1970s with 90 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khristie by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1965–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | #10158 |
| 1984 | 6 | #9732 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9803 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8587 |
| 1978 | 13 | #5054 |
| 1977 | 6 | #8989 |
| 1976 | 6 | #8637 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3691 |
| 1974 | 13 | #4586 |
| 1973 | 5 | #9031 |
| 1972 | 8 | #6247 |
| 1971 | 11 | #4950 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5223 |
| 1969 | 9 | #5237 |
| 1968 | 8 | #5367 |
| 1967 | 7 | #5729 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6993 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1965–1986