Christina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Christina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Christina?
Christina is spelled C-H-R-I-S-T-I-N-A. The name has 9 letters.
Christina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “Christianus”, meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ.”
- Origin
- The name Christina is associated with Latin origins and relates to Christianity.
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tee-nuh · 3 syllables
Christina Popularity in 2025
Rank#770
Recorded Births352
- Girls usage fell 66 places to #770 and recorded 47 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Christina Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “Christianus”, meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ.”
Origin: The name Christina is associated with Latin origins and relates to Christianity.
How Do You Pronounce Christina?
PronunciationKRIS-tee-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Christina?
- History
- Christina has been used historically throughout Christian Europe and appears in various historical documents connected with Christian traditions.
Christina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 352 | #770 |
| 2024 | Girls | 399 | #704 |
| 2023 | Girls | 405 | #702 |
| 2022 | Girls | 397 | #733 |
| 2021 | Girls | 475 | #627 |
| 2020 | Girls | 481 | #606 |
| 2019 | Girls | 596 | #522 |
| 2018 | Girls | 728 | #434 |
| 2017 | Girls | 786 | #398 |
| 2016 | Girls | 850 | #389 |
| 2015 | Girls | 983 | #333 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,030 | #321 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,071 | #299 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,125 | #283 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,184 | #269 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,289 | #247 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,472 | #221 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,678 | #200 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,025 | #174 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,230 | #158 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,452 | #134 |
When Was Christina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1985 · Girls
16,600 recorded births
National rank #12
1979 · Girls
16,454 recorded births
National rank #14
1978 · Girls
16,367 recorded births
National rank #15
1980 · Girls
16,141 recorded births
National rank #15
Where Christina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| MN | #459 | 11 |
| AZ | #477 | 14 |
| MO | #480 | 12 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| IN | #577 | 11 |
| FL | #598 | 29 |
| NC | #601 | 17 |