Christina
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Follower of Christ; Anointed
Background: The name Christina originates from the Latin word 'Christiana,' which means 'follower of Christ.' This term is derived from the Greek 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed.' The name has evolved over time while retaining its association with the roots reflecting faith and devotion.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#66
Total births
481,348
Most popular decade
1980s
(440,565 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-382 ranks)
Years in Top 100
39
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,560
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 129
- Peak rank
- #886
- Most recent year
- 2012
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,768
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 65
- First year rank
- #186
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 16,600
- Peak rank
- #12
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 398
- Recent rank
- #703
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).