The nameChristina
Christina is a girl's name meaning "follower of Christ". It was one of the great American names of the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
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Meaning
Christina comes from the Latin Christiana, "Christian, follower of Christ", itself from the Greek Christos, "anointed".
Origin
Latin, through Greek. Christine is the French form, Kristina the Scandinavian and Slavic one.
History
Christina was borne by Saint Christina, an early martyr, and by Queen Christina of Sweden in the 17th century. In the United States it peaked at number 12 in 1975.
Did you know?
- Queen Christina of Sweden, who brought Descartes to Stockholm, gave up her throne in 1654 and spent her last years in Rome.
Famous people named Christina
- Christina Aguilera, singer
- Christina Rossetti, poet
- Christina Ricci, actress
- Queen Christina of Sweden
Popularity of the name Christina
Christina in the United States
Christina was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 146,855 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Christina. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Christina in the United States were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 431 births a year on average, against 788 in the five years before.
Christina in the United Kingdom
Christina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,667 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Christina. Half of all babies named Christina in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 46 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
Christina in Ireland
Christina in France
Christina in Austria
Christina in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Christina
Names from the same generation as Christina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christina mean?
Christina comes from the Latin Christiana, "Christian, follower of Christ", itself from the Greek Christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Christina?
Latin, through Greek. Christine is the French form, Kristina the Scandinavian and Slavic one.
Is Christina a girl's or a boy's name?
Christina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Christina?
In 2024, Christina was the 704th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 398 births.
What are the variants of the name Christina?
Variants and related names of Christina include Christa, Kerstin and Krista.
What are good sibling names for Christina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Claudia, Desiree, Patricia and Erin for a sister, Marc, Dustin, Justin and Brendan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Christina?
Christina Aguilera, singer; Christina Rossetti, poet; Christina Ricci, actress; Queen Christina of Sweden.