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Cristine

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEEN /krɪsˈtiːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Christine, from the Latin Christina, 'follower of Christ; a Christian,' rooted in the Greek for 'anointed.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy spin on Christine: Cristine means 'follower of Christ,' said 'kris-TEEN.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Christine, from the Latin Christina, 'follower of Christ; a Christian,' rooted in the Greek for 'anointed.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2022)#15831 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919162022

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

Cristine respells Christine, from the Latin Christina, 'follower of Christ,' rooted in the Greek for 'anointed.' It rode the mid-century Christine wave, peaked in 1969, and faded as the standard spelling held on (said 'kris-TEEN').

Cristine belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and tidy.

Did you know? Cristine is a spelling of Christine ('follower of Christ') that peaked around 1969 — a boomer-era form now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Cristine — Variant of Christine; 'follower of Christ'

Variations

ChristineKristineCristina

Nicknames

ChrisTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristine mean?

Cristine is a variant of Christine, from the Latin for 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Cristine?

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

Is Cristine a boy or girl name?

Cristine is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Cristine?

Cristine peaked in the late nineteen-sixties and is rare today.

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