Christina Girl

Popularity: #607 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kris-TEE-nah /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: 'follower of Christ'; Latin: 'anointed one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christina has its roots in the Latin word "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." This term itself is derived from the Greek "Christianos," which refers to a disciple of Jesus Christ. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the early Christian era, where it was used to signify a female follower of Christ.

The name entered the English language through Old French during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, evolving into various forms such as Christine and eventually Christina. Historically, the name Christina has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and royalty.

One of the earliest recorded saints was Saint Christina of Bolsena, who is believed to have lived in the 3rd century and was venerated in the Christian tradition. Another significant figure is Christina of Sweden, who ruled in the 17th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her unconventional lifestyle.

The name also appears in various religious texts, including the King James Bible, which helped to solidify its presence in Christian communities. Culturally, the name Christina has been associated with themes of faith and devotion, reflecting its origins in Christianity.

It has been a popular choice among Christian families throughout the centuries, often symbolizing a connection to religious heritage. The name has also inspired various diminutives and variations, such as Chris or Tina, which have been used in different cultures.

Overall, Christina carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying a legacy that spans centuries.

Famous people named Christina

In this section, you will find notable people named Christina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Christina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Christina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Christina Aguilera is a singer and songwriter best known for Genie in a Bottle, Beautiful, and Dirrty.

Christina Applegate is an actress best known for Married... with Children, Anchorman, and Dead to Me.

Christina Hendricks is an actress best known for Mad Men, Good Girls, and Drive.

Christina Ricci is an actress best known for The Addams Family, Casper, and Sleepy Hollow.

Christina Milian is a singer and actress best known for Dip It Low, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and The Voice.

Christina Perri is a singer and songwriter best known for Jar of Hearts, A Thousand Years, and Human.

Christina Tosi is a chef and author best known for Milk Bar and MasterChef.

Christina Yang is a fictional character from the television series Grey's Anatomy, known for her role as a surgeon.

Fictional characters named Christina

The following list of fictional characters named Christina is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Christina is a fictional character from the TV series The O.C. She is a recurring character who is known for her complicated relationships with the main cast, particularly with Ryan Atwood.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Christina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CatherineCarolineCharlotteClaraCeliaCassandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Christina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KristenKatherineCynthiaChristabelClarissaChristyCriselda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Christina has ranked as high as #39 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Christina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Christina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Christina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Christina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 352 0 352
2024 399 0 399
2023 405 0 405
2022 397 0 397
2021 475 0 475
2020 481 0 481
2019 596 0 596
2018 728 0 728
2017 786 0 786
2016 850 0 850
2015 983 0 983
2014 1,030 0 1,030
2013 1,071 0 1,071
2012 1,131 6 1,125
2011 1,184 0 1,184
2010 1,289 0 1,289
2009 1,472 0 1,472
2008 1,678 0 1,678
2007 2,032 7 2,025
2006 2,237 7 2,230
2005 2,461 9 2,452
2004 2,746 10 2,736
2003 3,125 8 3,117
2002 3,407 16 3,391
2001 3,752 10 3,742
2000 4,342 10 4,332
1999 4,309 13 4,296
1998 4,552 19 4,533
1997 5,195 13 5,182
1996 5,831 27 5,804
1995 6,973 20 6,953
1994 7,711 43 7,668
1993 8,348 59 8,289
1992 9,494 50 9,444
1991 10,619 55 10,564
1990 11,986 59 11,927
1989 13,270 129 13,141
1988 13,048 94 12,954
1987 13,901 85 13,816
1986 14,475 91 14,384
1985 16,686 86 16,600
1984 14,792 87 14,705
1983 15,425 68 15,357
1982 14,585 67 14,518
1981 14,459 67 14,392
1980 16,211 70 16,141
1979 16,515 61 16,454
1978 16,452 85 16,367
1977 14,554 53 14,501
1976 14,086 53 14,033
1975 13,028 48 12,980
1974 10,900 51 10,849
1973 10,936 48 10,888
1972 10,208 36 10,172
1971 9,948 33 9,915
1970 9,627 39 9,588
1969 9,361 38 9,323
1968 8,047 31 8,016
1967 6,622 22 6,600
1966 5,360 19 5,341
1965 4,988 9 4,979
1964 4,710 9 4,701
1963 4,040 12 4,028
1962 3,635 11 3,624
1961 3,473 6 3,467
1960 2,716 5 2,711
1959 2,353 5 2,348
1958 2,315 6 2,309
1957 2,259 8 2,251
1956 2,112 0 2,112
1955 1,816 5 1,811
1954 1,387 0 1,387
1953 1,772 0 1,772
1952 2,169 0 2,169
1951 1,960 0 1,960
1950 1,725 0 1,725
1949 1,832 0 1,832
1948 1,498 5 1,493
1947 1,284 0 1,284
1946 964 0 964
1945 776 0 776
1944 760 0 760
1943 580 0 580
1942 433 0 433
1941 373 0 373
1940 344 0 344
1939 262 0 262
1938 291 0 291
1937 250 0 250
1936 253 0 253
1935 274 0 274
1934 284 0 284
1933 271 0 271
1932 251 0 251
1931 292 0 292
1930 317 0 317
1929 339 6 333
1928 371 0 371
1927 342 0 342
1926 349 0 349
1925 375 0 375
1924 385 0 385
1923 357 0 357
1922 372 0 372
1921 383 0 383
1920 384 0 384
1919 386 0 386
1918 346 0 346
1917 361 0 361
1916 346 0 346
1915 339 0 339
1914 291 0 291
1913 216 0 216
1912 202 0 202
1911 148 0 148
1910 130 0 130
1909 120 0 120
1908 118 0 118
1907 128 0 128
1906 120 0 120
1905 118 0 118
1904 123 0 123
1903 90 0 90
1902 111 0 111
1901 110 0 110
1900 132 0 132
1899 112 0 112
1898 131 0 131
1897 120 0 120
1896 118 0 118
1895 126 0 126
1894 121 0 121
1893 139 0 139
1892 127 0 127
1891 124 0 124
1890 139 0 139
1889 142 0 142
1888 114 0 114
1887 92 0 92
1886 98 0 98
1885 107 0 107
1884 83 0 83
1883 69 0 69
1882 64 0 64
1881 82 0 82
1880 65 0 65

Top States for Christina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 55
16%
TX 46
13%
FL 28
8%
NY 28
8%
GA 18
5%
NC 15
4%
PA 15
4%
IL 12
3%
CO 12
3%
MI 11
3%
MD 9
3%
AL 9
3%
VA 8
2%
NJ 8
2%
WA 8
2%
MA 8
2%
IN 7
2%
OH 7
2%
TN 6
2%
MN 6
2%
AZ 6
2%
KY 6
2%
CT 5
1%
IA 5
1%
WI 5
1%
OR 5
1%