Christina Girl

Popularity: #572 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christina has roots in early Christianity, derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'. It became popular in various forms across Europe during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by numerous saints and has been a common name in Christian communities. Its popularity has persisted through the centuries, often associated with religious significance.

Trend Summary

Christina has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Kristen, Katherine, Cynthia, Christabel, Clarissa, Christy, Criselda

Variants

  • Christine
  • Kristina
  • Christina

International Variants

  • Cristina (Spanish)
  • Kristina (Slavic)
  • Christelle (French)

Famous people named Christina

Christina Aguilera is an American singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and numerous hit songs.

Christina Hendricks is an American actress recognized for her role in the television series 'Mad Men'.

Christina Ricci is an American actress known for her performances in films such as 'The Addams Family' and 'Sleepy Hollow'.

Christina Milian is an American singer and actress known for her work in music and television.

Fictional characters named Christina

Christina Yang is a character from the television series 'Grey's Anatomy', known for her surgical skills and strong personality.

Christina from the book 'The Secret Life of Bees' plays a significant role in the protagonist's journey.

Sibling Suggestions

CatherineCarolineCharlotteClaraCeliaCassandra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Christina has ranked as high as #38 nationally which occurred in 1985 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Christina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Christina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 55
16%
TX 46
14%
NY 28
8%
FL 28
8%
GA 18
5%
NC 15
4%
PA 15
4%
IL 12
4%
CO 12
4%
AL 9
3%
MD 9
3%
VA 8
2%
NJ 8
2%
WA 8
2%
MA 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188065
188182
188264
188369
188483
1885107
188698
188792
1888114
1889142
1890139
1891124
1892127
1893139
1894121
1895126
1896118
1897120
1898131
1899112
1900132
1901110
1902111
190390
1904123
1905118
1906120
1907128
1908118
1909120
1910130
1911148
1912202
1913216
1914291
1915339
1916346
1917361
1918346
1919386
1920384
1921383
1922372
1923357
1924385
1925375
1926349
1927342
1928371
1929333
1930317
1931292
1932251
1933271
1934284
1935274
1936253
1937250
1938291
1939262
1940344
1941373
1942433
1943580
1944760
1945776
1946964
19471,285
19481,493
19491,832
19501,726
19511,960
19522,169
19531,772
19541,387
19551,811
19562,112
19572,251
19582,309
19592,348
19602,711
19613,465
19623,627
19634,026
19644,702
19654,977
19665,341
19676,599
19688,016
19699,324
19709,588
19719,916
197210,173
197310,888
197410,848
197512,980
197614,035
197714,500
197816,369
197916,453
198016,140
198114,392
198214,518
198315,358
198414,705
198516,600
198614,386
198713,818
198812,954
198913,140
199011,928
199110,564
19929,442
19938,289
19947,668
19956,953
19965,804
19975,182
19984,533
19994,296
20004,331
20013,743
20023,391
20033,117
20042,736
20052,452
20062,229
20072,025
20081,677
20091,472
20101,287
20111,183
20121,125
20131,071
20141,030
2015982
2016850
2017784
2018728
2019596
2020480
2021475
2022396
2023404
2024398