Chrissie
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About Chrissie
Chrissie is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Christina or Christine, both derived from the Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one.' Popular throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1950s-70s, Chrissie has a friendly, approachable quality that resonates as both youthful and timeless. The name gained visibility through notable bearers like singer Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. While less commonly used as a formal given name than Christine or Christina, Chrissie often appears on birth certificates as the official name. In contemporary usage, Chrissie maintains a cheerful, vintage charm that balances familiarity with distinctiveness, making it recognizable but not overly common.
Pronounced KRIS-ee.
As of October 2026, Chrissie ranked #16203 in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #1020 in 1890.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Chrissie on lists
Famous Chrissies
- Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde
American musician
- Chrissie Shrimpton
English model
- Christine Ann "Chrissie" Wellington
English triathlete
- Chrissie Chau
Hong Kong actress and model
- Chrissie Marie Fit
American actress
- Chrissie Swan
Australian radio and TV presenter
Chrissie in pop culture
- Christine "Chrissie" Watts
character on British soap "EastEnders"
- Christine "Chrissie" Williams
character on British series "Holby City"
- Christine Angela "Chrissie" Latham
character on Australian series "Prisoner"
- Chrissie Jackson
character on British series "The Sarah Jane Adventures"