Kristy
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kristy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 179 babies have been named Kristy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kristy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,316 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,316
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kristy
Kristy is a boy name .
Is Kristy a boy or girl name? Kristy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,316 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,020. Kristy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kristy is currently ranked #13,316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kristy include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kristy include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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