Christina
- Meaning
- A Christian
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What does Christina mean?
Christina means “A Christian”.
Christina is a feminine form of Christian, with a meaning connected to following Christ. Its history extends through Latin to the Greek title Christos, meaning anointed. The name was borne by early saints and later by Queen Christina of Sweden, giving it both devotional and royal associations.
Poet Christina Rossetti and several modern performers provide additional namesakes. Chris, Tina, and Christie are familiar short forms, while Christine and Kristina offer related spellings and endings. Christina’s full three-syllable shape makes it distinct from Christine without changing the underlying religious name family or requiring a particular nickname in everyday use.
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Nicknames for Christina
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Christina?
United States · 2025Explore how often Christina is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #770 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Christina
- 352 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.8% Fewer than 2024
Christina over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #770 | 352 |
| 2024 | Girls | #705 | 399 |
| 2023 | Girls | #702 | 405 |
| 2022 | Girls | #733 | 397 |
| 2021 | Girls | #627 | 475 |
| 2020 | Girls | #607 | 481 |
| 2019 | Girls | #522 | 596 |
| 2018 | Girls | #434 | 728 |
| 2017 | Girls | #398 | 786 |
| 2016 | Girls | #389 | 850 |
| 2015 | Girls | #333 | 983 |
| 2014 | Girls | #321 | 1,030 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Christina
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Chris
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Short form of several Christ-related names
Listed as a related name to Christina.
Christine
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Christian; follower of Christ
Listed as a related name to Christina.
Cristina
Mostly girls- Meaning
- A Christian
Listed as a related name to Christina.
Kristina
Mostly girls- Meaning
- A Christian
Listed as a related name to Christina.
Olivia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Olive tree
Shares an origin with Christina.
Sophia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares an origin with Christina.
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