Christina
Christina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/
Meaning and origin of Christina
Root meaning: “Christian (woman)”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Name of an early martyr, shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna (“Christian (woman)”). Doublet of Kirsten.
How popular is Christina?
Since 1880, 479,718 girls and 1,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Christina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #887 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #770 for girls, with 352 babies given the name.
Names similar to Christina
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Sibling name ideas for Christina
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Christina FAQ
What does the name Christina mean?
Christina traces back to a root meaning "Christian (woman)". A female given name from Ancient Greek. Name of an early martyr, shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna (“Christian (woman)”). Doublet of Kirsten.
What is the origin of the name Christina?
Christina is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Christina?
Since 1880, 479,718 girls and 1,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Christina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #887 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #770 for girls, with 352 babies given the name.
Is Christina a boy or girl name?
Christina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 479,718 girls and 1,989 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.