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Khristin

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Pronounced KRIS-tin /ˈkrɪs.tɪn/Medium

Meaning: Khristin is a decorative respelling of Kristin, a Scandinavian and English form of Christine, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed'. The added Kh- gives it a distinctive look while the meaning, 'follower of Christ', comes straight from the parent name.Low

In 30 seconds: Khristin is a respelling of Kristin or Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'. The Kh- spelling stayed rare while Kristin thrived (said KRIS-tin).
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningKhristin is a decorative respelling of Kristin, a Scandinavian and English form of Christine, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed'. The added Kh- gives it a distinctive look while the meaning, 'follower of Christ', comes straight from the parent name.
U.S. rank (1998)#13299 ↗ Rising
1998 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019711998

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

Khristin is a respelling of Kristin, itself a form of Christine from Greek Christos, 'anointed'. Christine and Kristin were widely popular, and the ornamental Kh- spelling let a few families put a personal stamp on the classic; the meaning is unchanged from the parent.

This spelling stayed rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties. A girl named Khristin then is in her thirties today.

Did you know? Khristin is one of a set of Kh- respellings of Christine-family names, alongside Khristine and Khristina, that gave a familiar classic a fresh, unusual look in the nineteen-nineties.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Khristin — Respelling of Kristin/Christine; Greek Christos

Variations

KristinChristineKhristine

Nicknames

KrisTinaKrissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khristin mean?

It respells Kristin, from Greek Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'.

How do you pronounce Khristin?

It is said KRIS-tin, two syllables with the stress at the front, like Kristin.

Is Khristin a boy or girl name?

Khristin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Khristin?

It was rare in this spelling, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.

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