Kristine

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Follower of Christ; Christian

Background: The name Kristine originates from the Latin word 'Christinus,' meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian.' This term derives from the Greek 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#423
Total births
84,460
Most popular decade
1970s (61,788 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,670 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1916

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1952
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,734
Peak year
1969
Peak year births
14
Peak rank
#2,308
Most recent year
1991
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#8,237

Female

First year
1916
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,919
Peak year
1970
Peak year births
3,532
Peak rank
#109
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
39
Recent rank
#3,809

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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