Kristina Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkris-TEE-nah / krɪsˈtiːnəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Greek: 'anointed one'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kristina is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian communities. The name has variations in many languages, reflecting its widespread adoption. It has been popular in various forms since the Middle Ages.
Trend Summary
The name Kristina has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristine
- Kristin
- Christina
International Variants
- Cristina (Spanish)
- Kristína (Slovak)
- Kristina (Russian)
- Kirsten (Danish)
Famous people named Kristina
Kristina Pimenova is a Russian child model and actress known for her work in fashion.
Kristina Wong is an American performance artist and comedian recognized for her social commentary.
Kristina Mladenovic is a French professional tennis player who has won multiple doubles titles.
Kristina Krepela is a Croatian artist known for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Kristina
Kristina is a character in the television series 'The O.C.', known for her complex relationships.
Kristina is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV', serving as a key figure in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kristina was first seen in the United States in 1959. Kristina has ranked as high as #1140 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Kristina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kristina (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 10 | |
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |