Khristina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kris-TEE-nah /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/
Origin: Greek; Russian
Meaning: Greek: 'follower of Christ'; Russian: 'Christian'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Khristina is derived from the Greek name Χριστίνα (Christina), which itself originates from the word Χριστός (Christos), meaning 'anointed one' or 'messiah.' This Greek term is a translation of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Mashiach), which also conveys the idea of anointed. The name entered the Latin language as Christina, which was widely used in the early Christian church, and subsequently made its way into various languages, including English, through Old French and Middle English forms.
Historically, the name Christina has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and queens. One of the most prominent early bearers was Saint Christina of Tyre, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions.
The name gained further prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of Christian devotion, as many saints and noblewomen adopted it. The name's association with the Christian faith was solidified through its use in significant religious texts, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, which helped disseminate the name throughout Europe.
Culturally, Khristina and its variants have been associated with purity, divinity, and the ideals of Christian virtue. The name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting the reverence for the figure of Christ and the values associated with Christianity.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Krista or Tina have emerged, reflecting affection and familiarity. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its deep-rooted connections to faith, history, and the cultural significance of the Christian narrative.
Famous people named Khristina
In this section, you will find notable people named Khristina. 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 Khristina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Khristina Krepela is a singer best known for her participation in various music competitions and her solo career.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khristina was first seen in the United States in 1962.
Khristina has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Khristina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Khristina 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 Khristina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Khristina (2000)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Khristina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |