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Christine

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Pronounced kris-TEEN /krɪsˈtiːn/High

Meaning: Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, from chriein: to anoint)High

In 30 seconds: A classic Latin-origin Christian name meaning 'follower of Christ.' One of the most widely used names in the Western world for centuries, it peaked in the U.S. in the 1960s–1980s and remains a solid classic.
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Origin HighLatin, Greek
MeaningFollower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, from chriein: to anoint)
U.S. rank (2024)#1197 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births197 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 586,277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195218802024

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

History & Origin

Christine is the French/English form of Christina, from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one). As a feminine form it has been used in Europe since the medieval period.

Christine was in the U.S. top 20 for girls in the 1960s–70s. It ranked #1197 for girls in 2024, a steady decline from its peak.

Did you know? Christine was the name that Stephen King gave the murderous 1958 Plymouth Fury in his 1983 novel Christine — making this gentle Christian name also the most famous horror-car name in fiction.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Christine — Greek/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ChristinaKristineKristen

Nicknames

ChrisChristieChrissyTina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Christine McVie (1943–2022)
    British singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, member of Fleetwood Mac, known for Don't Stop and Little Lies.

If you like Christine…

Kristina— the K-spelling form of the same Christina root
Kristen— the -en ending form of the same Chris- root
Kristine— the K-spelling variant of Christine
Carol— mid-century feminine classic from the same 1960s–70s peak generation
Kathleen— Irish classic from the same mid-century naming era

Frequently Asked

What does the name Christine mean?

Christine means 'follower of Christ,' from Latin Christianus and Greek Christos (the anointed one).

How do you pronounce Christine?

It's said kris-TEEN — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Christine a boy or girl name?

Christine is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Christine?

Christine ranked #1197 for U.S. girls in 2024.