Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1970
Kristey
22 babies named Kristey in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1970–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Kristey sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristey has been recorded 22 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1991.
- 22 total births
- 1970–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Kristey since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 22
- total births
- 1970–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Kristey was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
6 babies were named Kristey in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Kristey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kristey's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kristey at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Kristey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1991
- Peak year (1970)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Kristey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kristey's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Kristey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristey? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 22 babies named Kristey. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 6 births.
When was Kristey most popular? ▼
Kristey was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Kristey been used? ▼
Kristey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 22 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Kristey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kristey's data
- Kristey's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kristey
Nearby Names Like Kristey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristey
Kristen Girl
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Kristin Girl
#4486 179,313 births
Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Kristey side by side: Kristey vs Kristen Kristey vs Kristin Kristey vs Kristina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kristey: Baby Name Since 1970 - 22 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kristey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.