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Christina

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Pronounced kris-TEE-nah /kɹɪsˈtiː.nə/High

Meaning: Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed one, from the Greek ChristosHigh

In 30 seconds: Christina means follower of Christ in Latin, one of the most enduring feminine forms of Christian, shared by queens, saints, and pop icons from medieval Europe to 1990s American radio.
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Origin HighLatin, Greek
MeaningFollower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed one, from the Greek Christos
U.S. rank (2025)#770 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births352 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 479,711

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Christina is the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning Christian or follower of Christ, itself from the Greek Christos meaning the anointed one, a translation of the Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah). Early Christian saints named Christina helped spread the name through medieval Europe, where it became common among royalty.

Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), one of history's most learned and unconventional monarchs, gave the name great intellectual prestige. Christina was highly popular in the United States from the 1960s through the 1990s, ranking in the top 20 for stretches of the 1980s, before gradually declining to a classic steady-use name.

Did you know? Christina Aguilera's debut single Genie in a Bottle (1999) hit number one in 10 countries, making her one of the most commercially successful artists of the era and ensuring her name was on every chart for a decade.
Overall data confidence 98%
Behind the Name — Christina — Latin and Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ChristineKristinaCristinaChristy

Nicknames

ChrisChrissieTinaStina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Christina Aguilera (1980–present)
    American singer and pop star, a multiple Grammy winner known for her powerful voice and debut hit Genie in a Bottle.
  • ★Christina of Sweden (1626–1689)
    Queen of Sweden who abdicated her throne in 1654 and converted to Catholicism, one of the most educated monarchs of the 17th century.

If you like Christina…

Catherine— same classic Christian feminine name with centuries of royal usage
Stephanie— shares the Greek-rooted three-syllable feminine classic from the same popular era
Caroline— fellow three-syllable classic that peaked in the same mid-20th-century wave
Natalie— same elegant three-syllable Christian feminine tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Christina mean?

Christina means follower of Christ or Christian woman, from the Latin Christianus and Greek Christos meaning the anointed one.

How do you pronounce Christina?

It is said kris-TEE-nah, three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Christina still a popular name?

Christina was a top-20 name in the U.S. in the 1980s and is now a classic steady-use name, popular but no longer in the top 100.

What are some nicknames for Christina?

Common nicknames include Chris, Tina, Chrissie, and Stina.