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Kristine

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEEN /krɪsˈtin/High

Meaning: Scandinavian/K-spelling of Christine — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'High

In 30 seconds: Christine in Nordic crystal: Kristine carries 'follower of Christ' with the K-spelling Scandinavia prefers. Mid-century graceful, faithful at the core.
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Origin HighGreek, Scandinavian
MeaningScandinavian/K-spelling of Christine — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'
U.S. rank (2025)#3228 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 84,324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019162025

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

Kristine is the Scandinavian and K-spelling of Christine — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'. A mid-century American favorite alongside Christine and Kristin, it stays standard in Nordic countries.

It registers thinly today, reading as 1960s-warm. Follower-of-Christ at the root, crystalline, and classic.

Did you know? Kristine is the standard form across Norway and Denmark — and Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset's heroine Kristin Lavransdatter made the K-family a literary monument.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Kristine — etymology

Variations

ChristineKristinKristina

Nicknames

KrisKrissyTina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kristine Opolais (1979–present)
    Latvian operatic soprano of international acclaim.

If you like Kristine…

Christine— the standard spelling of the same name
Kristina— the flowing -a sister form
Christina— the fuller classic behind them all
Roxanne— shares Kristine's Greek roots
Kathleen— shares Kristine's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristine mean?

Kristine is a form of Christine, from Latin Christiana, 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Kristine?

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

Is Kristine a boy or girl name?

Kristine is a girl's name.

How popular is Kristine?

Kristine is a rare name in the U.S. today, after mid-century favor.

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