UK girl's name
Christi
A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Christi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Christi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Christi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Christi ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 5 girls were registered as Christi.
- • Christi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #621 in 1999.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Christi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Christi mean?
The given name Christi is derived from the Greek word "Christos," which means "anointed one" or "the Messiah." This name has its roots in Christianity and has been in use since ancient times. It is a feminine form of the name "Christian," which is derived from the same Greek word.
The name Christi can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, when it was used to refer to followers of Christ or those who were dedicated to the Christian faith. In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name became more popular and was adopted by many individuals as a way to express their religious beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christi can be found in the writings of the early Christian theologian and philosopher, Origen of Alexandria (c. 184-253 AD). He mentioned a woman named Christi who was a member of the Christian community in Alexandria.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Christi. One of the most famous was Christi of Avila (1515-1582), a Spanish Roman Catholic nun who was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation and is revered as a Doctor of the Church.
Another notable figure was Christi of Sweden (1626-1689), a Swedish princess and abbess who played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of 17th-century Sweden.
The name Christi was also borne by Christi Maria Rennefalk (1668-1728), a Swedish author and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of Swedish feminist literature.
In the 19th century, Christi Nilsson (1843-1921) was a renowned Swedish operatic soprano who achieved international fame for her performances in the operas of composers such as Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner.
More recently, Christi Yamaguchi (born 1971) is an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist who has also become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist.
While the name Christi has its roots in Christianity, it has been adopted by individuals of various faiths and cultures throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and the cross-cultural influence of Christian tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Christi over time
The chart below shows babies named Christi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Christi, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Christi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3297 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Christi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Christi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Christi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #621 in 1999.
Across the UK
Christi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#621 in 1999
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Christi
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Christi Brereton
Thai boxer; kickboxer
English martial artist
1992-
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- Casey 7,018
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FAQ
Christi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Christi in the UK right now?
In 2003, Christi was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Christi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 5 babies registered as Christi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Christi?
A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
How many people are called Christi in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Christi across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Christi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Christi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #621 in 1999. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.