"follower of Christ, anointed one"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Christina
Pronunciation: [ kr-ihst-EEN-uh ]
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"Christian woman"
Origin: Greek via Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Christina
Christina is the Latinate feminine form of Christian, derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ. The name traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one, which was a translation of the Hebrew Messiah. Christina has been used as a given name since early Christian times, with Saint Christina the Astonishing (1150-1224) and Saint Christina of Bolsena being among its earliest notable bearers.
Christina was a top-10 name in the US during the 1960s-1980s, peaking in the mid-1980s when it ranked in the top 5. Its popularity was driven by the baby boom generation and cultural figures like Christina Aguilera and Christie Brinkley. It has declined since 2000 as parents have sought fresher alternatives.
Christina carries strong Christian religious significance and has been a name of European royalty, most notably Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), who abdicated to convert to Catholicism. In Scandinavian countries it remains a dignified classic. The name has papal approval and saint's day recognition throughout Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Historical Record
Christina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 458,015 babies have been named Christina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Christina is past its peak , currently ranked #703 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated her throne in 1654 to convert to Catholicism
- Christina Aguilera's debut album in 1999 sold over 17 million copies worldwide
- Saint Christina of Bolsena is the patron saint of millers and archers
Christina in Other Languages
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Kristina
Popularity Over Time
#703
Current Rank
Peaked 1975
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Christina
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Christina Aguilera
Musician
1980
Grammy-winning American pop and R&B singer known for her powerful vocals and Genie in a Bottle
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Christina Rossetti
Writer
1830
Victorian English poet known for Goblin Market and In the Bleak Midwinter
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Queen Christina of Sweden
Royalty
1626
Controversial Queen of Sweden who abdicated to convert to Catholicism and become a patron of arts
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #703
- Total SSA Count
- 398
- Cultural Origins
- English German Scandinavian Spanish Greek
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christina
What does the name Christina mean?
"follower of Christ, anointed one" (from Latin). "Christian woman" (from Greek via Latin). Christina is the Latinate feminine form of Christian, derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ. The name traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one, which was a translation of the Hebrew Messiah. Christina has been used as a given name since early Christian times, with Saint Christina the Astonishing (1150-1224) and Saint Christina of Bolsena being among its earliest notable bearers.
What is the origin of the name Christina?
Christina has Latin, Greek via Latin, English, German, Scandinavian, Spanish, and Greek origins. In Latin, it means "follower of Christ, anointed one". In Greek via Latin, it means "Christian woman".
Is Christina a boy or girl name?
Christina is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #703. As a boy name, it is ranked #17640. Christina is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Christina?
Christina is pronounced kr-ihst-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Christina?
Christina is currently ranked #703 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Christina?
Common nicknames for Christina include Chris, Tina, Chrissy, and Chrissie.
What are good middle names for Christina?
Popular middle name pairings include Christina Marie, Christina Ann, Christina Rose, Christina Elizabeth, Christina Lynn, Christina Grace, and Christina Louise.
What are good sibling names for Christina?
Names that pair well with Christina as siblings include Michael, Matthew, Jennifer, Nicole, Christopher, Stephanie, and Jessica.
How many syllables does Christina have?
Christina has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Christina a common or rare name?
Christina is moderately common, ranked #703 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
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About the Name Christina
Christina is a girl name with English, German, Scandinavian, Spanish, and Greek origins . The name means "follower of Christ, anointed one" in Latin .
Is Christina a boy or girl name? Christina is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #703 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,640. Christina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Christina is currently ranked #703 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Christina has 3 syllables and is pronounced kr-ihst-EEN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Christina include Chris, Tina, Chrissy, and Chrissie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Christina include Christine, Christiana, Christy, Christian, Christie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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