Cristina
Cristina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cristina
- A female given name from Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, equivalent to English Christina.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Cristina.
How popular is Cristina?
Since 1880, 52,428 girls and 270 boys in the U.S. have been named Cristina (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #163 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2410 in 1987. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cristina
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cristina
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Cristina FAQ
What does the name Cristina mean?
A female given name from Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, equivalent to English Christina. Borrowed from Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Cristina.
What is the origin of the name Cristina?
Cristina is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Cristina?
Since 1880, 52,428 girls and 270 boys in the U.S. have been named Cristina (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #163 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2410 in 1987. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cristina a boy or girl name?
Cristina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 52,428 girls and 270 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.