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Cristina

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEE-nah /krɪsˈtiː.nə/Low

Meaning: Follower of Christ, ChristianLow

In 30 seconds: Cristina is the Spanish and Italian form of Christina, meaning follower of Christ. Used across the Romance-speaking world for centuries, it carries both deep religious heritage and the timeless elegance of a classic Christian name.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin, Italian
MeaningFollower of Christ, Christian
U.S. rank (2025)#1622 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births128 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 52,427

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019062025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cristina derives from the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin Christiana meaning follower of Christ. It has been used throughout the Spanish and Italian-speaking world since medieval times, spread by the Christian faith.

In the United States, Cristina is common in Hispanic communities. The Grey's Anatomy character Cristina Yang (with this spelling) brought it wide TV-drama recognition. It is a classic that needs no explanation.

Did you know? Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner served as President of Argentina 2007-2015, one of the most powerful women in South American history — a notable bearer of this classic Spanish name showing its continued cultural relevance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Christina

Variations

ChristinaChristineKristinaKristen

Nicknames

CrisTinaChris

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (b. 1953)
    President of Argentina 2007-2015 and later Vice President

If you like Cristina…

Christina— English form of same name
Kristen— Scandinavian form of same root
Kristina— German/Slavic form of same name
Marina— Three-syllable Spanish/Italian feminine name with similar elegance

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Frequently Asked

What does Cristina mean?

Cristina means follower of Christ, the Spanish and Italian form of Christina from Latin Christiana.

Is Cristina Spanish?

Yes, Cristina is the standard Spanish and Italian spelling of Christina, used throughout the Romance-speaking world.

How do you pronounce Cristina?

Cristina is pronounced kris-TEE-nah with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Cristina?

Nicknames include Cris, Tina, and Chris.

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