Follower of Christ or meadow of Christ
Krisley is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Kris' (derived from Christopher or Christian) with the popular 'ley' suffix. It carries the spiritual connotation of 'follower of Christ' combined with the nature-inspired 'meadow' suffix common in English surnames.
Less common today
Krisley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,836 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
