Christine

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Follower of Christ; Christian

Background: The name Christine originates from the Latin 'Christina,' which is derived from the Greek 'Christianos,' meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian.' This name has been used historically in various forms across cultures.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#48
Total births
588,308
Most popular decade
1950s (340,797 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-506 ranks)
Years in Top 100
52
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1909
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,440
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
58
Peak rank
#1,433
Most recent year
2007
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,788

Female

First year
1880
First year births
89
First year rank
#153
Peak year
1952
Peak year births
17,548
Peak rank
#20
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
197
Recent rank
#1,196

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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