Christey is of American origin, derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed'. It is a unisex name but was more commonly used for girls in the past. The name gained popularity during the 20th century and has since been used occasionally. There are no significant historical figures or characters with this name.
The name Christey appears to have been quite popular among parents in the late 20th century, with a notable spike in usage from 1971 onwards, peaking at six births per year between 1971 and 1975, and again in 1991. However, its popularity seemed to decline towards the end of the century, with only five births recorded in both 1985 and 1994. Overall, there were a total of 40 children named Christey born between these years.