Christy

Meaning of Christy

The name Christy means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'. It is a shortened form of Christina or Christine.

Christy has Greek, Latin roots — browse every Greek, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Christy

After ranking as high as #667 in 2000, Christy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Christy

• Christie Brinkley
  Iconic supermodel and actress
• Christy Turlington
  Renowned supermodel and activist
• Christy Carlson Romano
  Actress, singer, voice artist
• Christy Chung
  Canadian-Chinese actress, model
• Christy Hemme
  Professional wrestler, singer

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Questions about the name Christy

What does the name Christy mean?

Christy means the name christy means 'follower of christ' or 'anointed one'. it is a shortened form of christina or christine, and it comes from Greek, Latin origins.

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

Christy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Christy?

Christy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Christy most popular?

Christy peaked at #667 in 2000.