Christine
Christine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɹɪˈstiːn/ · /ˈkɹɪsˌtiːn/
Meaning and origin of Christine
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Christine. Doublet of Christina.
How popular is Christine?
Since 1880, 586,465 girls and 2,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Christine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1043 in 1966. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Christine
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Christine
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Christine FAQ
What does the name Christine mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from French Christine. Doublet of Christina.
What is the origin of the name Christine?
Christine is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Christine?
Since 1880, 586,465 girls and 2,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Christine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1043 in 1966. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Christine a boy or girl name?
Christine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 586,465 girls and 2,030 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.