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Christine Girl

Popularity: #753 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkris-TEEN / krɪsˈtiːn

Latin; Greek

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christine derives from the Latin "Christina," which is a feminine form of "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." The root "Christus" itself comes from the Greek "Christos," translating to "the anointed one," a title used for Jesus in the New Testament. The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adopted as "Christine" during the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of many Norman names into English vernacular.

Historically, the name Christine has been borne by various notable figures, including Saint Christina of Bolsena, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is celebrated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Her feast day is observed on July 24. The name gained further prominence through the works of medieval literature and the Renaissance, where it was often associated with piety and virtue. The name was also popularized by the writings of Christine de Pizan in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, a prominent medieval author known for her works advocating for women's rights and education.

Culturally, the name Christine has been associated with themes of faith and devotion, reflecting the Christian heritage from which it originates. It has been used in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing purity and grace. The diminutive form "Chris" has also emerged, though it is more commonly used in contemporary contexts. Overall, the name Christine encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in early Christian traditions and continuing to resonate through centuries.

Trend Summary

Christine was particularly popular in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in usage in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kristin
  • Kristina
  • Christina

International Variants

  • Cristina (Spanish)
  • Kristine (Norwegian)
  • Kirsten (Danish)

Famous people named Christine

Christine Baranski is an actress best known for The Good Wife, Cybill, and Mamma Mia!.

Christine Aguilera is a singer and songwriter best known for Genie in a Bottle, Beautiful, and The Voice.

Christine Taylor is an actress best known for Hey Dude, The Brady Bunch Movie, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.

Christine Lagarde is a lawyer and politician best known for serving as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and President of the European Central Bank.

Christine McVie is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and songs like Songbird and Don't Stop.

Fictional characters named Christine

Christine Daaé is a fictional character from the novel The Phantom of the Opera. She is a talented soprano who becomes the object of obsession for the mysterious Phantom.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Christine has ranked as high as #43 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Christine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Christine (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
22%
CA 20
17%
PA 13
11%
FL 11
10%
NY 10
9%
GA 8
7%
NC 7
6%
OH 6
5%
IN 5
4%
KY 5
4%
MD 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188089
188167
188275
1883103
1884129
1885132
1886151
1887161
1888170
1889189
1890220
1891161
1892222
1893244
1894267
1895295
1896274
1897281
1898302
1899299
1900383
1901275
1902323
1903363
1904325
1905344
1906408
1907452
1908504
1909524
1910665
1911686
1912944
19131,045
19141,374
19151,625
19161,787
19171,843
19182,014
19192,111
19202,181
19212,301
19222,267
19232,257
19242,325
19252,254
19262,213
19272,346
19282,177
19292,013
19301,995
19311,884
19321,859
19331,794
19341,919
19351,744
19361,723
19371,742
19381,843
19391,985
19402,162
19412,471
19422,901
19433,315
19443,584
19454,077
19466,201
19478,377
19489,677
194911,798
195012,673
195115,018
195217,548
195311,793
19548,788
19559,042
19569,371
19579,575
195810,062
19599,470
19609,875
196110,596
196211,197
196313,388
196414,268
196515,201
196615,547
196715,992
196816,523
196916,752
197016,062
197113,677
197211,986
197310,549
19749,901
19759,103
19768,111
19777,887
19788,272
19797,689
19807,085
19816,854
19826,555
19836,499
19847,298
19857,441
19866,917
19876,620
19886,612
19896,134
19905,679
19914,806
19924,150
19933,477
19943,163
19952,815
19962,371
19971,942
19981,715
19991,500
20001,442
20011,247
20021,027
2003942
2004844
2005793
2006731
2007618
2008568
2009490
2010433
2011381
2012434
2013398
2014410
2015357
2016390
2017350
2018290
2019287
2020248
2021215
2022219
2023206
2024197