Christye is of English origin, derived from the word 'Christian'. It means 'follower of Christ' and was traditionally used as a surname before evolving into a given name. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has since been used more frequently as a female given name.
"The name Christye experienced sporadic popularity between the years 1953 to 1979, with the highest number of births occurring in 1969 and 1979."