Christiana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkris-tee-AH-nah / ˌkrɪs.tiˈɑː.nəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Greek: 'anointed one'
Historical & Cultural Background
Christiana is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Christian contexts. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a feminine form of Christian. It is often associated with religious significance and has been used in various cultures.
Trend Summary
Christiana has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Christiane
- Kristiana
- Cristiana
International Variants
- Cristiana (Italian)
- Christiane (French)
- Kristiana (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Christiana
Christiana Figueres is a Costa Rican diplomat known for her role in international climate negotiations.
Christiana Halsey is an American artist recognized for her contemporary paintings.
Christiana T. is a Nigerian author known for her contributions to children's literature.
Christiana Smith is a British scientist noted for her research in environmental science.
Fictional characters named Christiana
Christiana is a character in the novel 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan, representing a faithful follower of Christ.
Christiana is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', known for her role in the storyline involving the main character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christiana was first seen in the United States in 1882. Christiana has ranked as high as #926 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Christiana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christiana (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 45 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 66 |
| 1969 | 76 |
| 1970 | 64 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 79 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1975 | 107 |
| 1976 | 95 |
| 1977 | 110 |
| 1978 | 110 |
| 1979 | 129 |
| 1980 | 114 |
| 1981 | 112 |
| 1982 | 144 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1984 | 140 |
| 1985 | 128 |
| 1986 | 153 |
| 1987 | 154 |
| 1988 | 155 |
| 1989 | 186 |
| 1990 | 233 |
| 1991 | 281 |
| 1992 | 284 |
| 1993 | 259 |
| 1994 | 285 |
| 1995 | 296 |
| 1996 | 309 |
| 1997 | 286 |
| 1998 | 295 |
| 1999 | 290 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 262 |
| 2002 | 269 |
| 2003 | 261 |
| 2004 | 258 |
| 2005 | 245 |
| 2006 | 257 |
| 2007 | 244 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 233 |
| 2010 | 221 |
| 2011 | 176 |
| 2012 | 218 |
| 2013 | 178 |
| 2014 | 169 |
| 2015 | 192 |
| 2016 | 193 |
| 2017 | 184 |
| 2018 | 162 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 92 |
| 2022 | 93 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2024 | 49 |