The nameCristina
Cristina is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Christine. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Cristina comes from the Latin christianus, "Christian", from the Greek christos, "anointed".
Origin
Latin, through Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
History
In France, Cristina peaked in the mid 1970s, at the time of Portuguese immigration.
Popularity of the name Cristina
Cristina in France
Cristina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,545 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Cristina. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Cristina in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Cristina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cristina mean?
Cristina comes from the Latin christianus, "Christian", from the Greek christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Cristina?
Latin, through Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Is Cristina a girl's or a boy's name?
Cristina is a girl's name.