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Kristene

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How to Pronounce Kristene

Pronounced kris-TEEN /krɪsˈtiːn/Medium

Meaning: Kristene is a spelling variant of Kristine/Christine, feminine forms of Christian, from Greek/Latin christianus, 'follower of Christ' (ultimately christos, 'anointed'); the K- and -ene spelling is a mid-century respin.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kristene is a variant of Kristine/Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ' (said 'kris-TEEN').
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningKristene is a spelling variant of Kristine/Christine, feminine forms of Christian, from Greek/Latin christianus, 'follower of Christ' (ultimately christos, 'anointed'); the K- and -ene spelling is a mid-century respin.
U.S. rank (2002)#12972 ↗ Rising
2002 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,008

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119462002

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

Kristene is a K-spelled, -ene variant of Kristine and Christine, feminine forms of Christian. The root is the Greek and Latin christianus, 'follower of Christ', from christos, 'anointed', so the name carries a clear devotional sense.

This spelling stayed rare while Christine and Kristine flourished, peaking around 1971 at a few dozen girls a year. The K- opening marks it as a nineteen-seventies fashion rather than a classic form of the name.

Did you know? Kristene was a mid-century respelling of Christine, cresting around 1971 at only a few dozen girls a year during the Kristine/Christine boom.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Christine — 'follower of Christ'; Kristene variant

Variations

KristineChristineKristeen

Nicknames

KrisTina

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Kristen— a like K- form of the same root
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristene mean?

Kristene is a spelling variant of Kristine or Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Kristene?

It's said kris-TEEN /krɪsˈtiːn/ — two syllables.

Is Kristene a boy or girl name?

Kristene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kristene?

Kristene has always been rare — a nineteen-seventies spelling of the popular Christine and Kristine.

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