Cristina Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkris-TEE-nah / kɹɪsˈtiːnəLatin; Spanish; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Spanish: 'Christian'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cristina is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries. The name has feminine variants, such as Cristina, which is more commonly associated with girls. However, it has also been adopted as a masculine name in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Cristina has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often more common as a feminine name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cristian
- Cristiano
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Cristianus (Latin)
Famous people named Cristina
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Fictional characters named Cristina
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cristina was first seen in the United States in 1975. Cristina has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Cristina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cristina (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |