Kristi is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Kristi means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Kristi across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Kristi has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Kristi is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “follower of Christ”. A pet form of Kristina or Christine.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 76,622 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 62 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 66 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Kristi per year, United States (1940 to 2025). United States peaked in 1971 (3,279/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (18/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1992 (6/yr).
Kristi has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1971, when it ranked #211 nationally (given to 3,279 babies that year), and a popular choice in the 1970s.
Kristy · Christy · Christie · Krista · Kristie · Christa · Christi · Kirstie
Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️, free, no account needed to start.
Find your name together →