Christeen
Christeen is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christeen is a spelling variant of Christine, which derives from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. While it gained moderate usage in the United States throughout the 20th century, it has become rare in recent years. It offers a phonetic variation on the classic name Christine.
Popularity in the United States
2,667 babies in the United States have been named Christeen since 1880. It ranks #3418 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (30.3 %)
- KY (11.6 %)
- AL (10.6 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- NC (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 332 |
| 1920-1930 | 622 |
| 1930-1940 | 419 |
| 1940-1950 | 326 |
| 1950-1960 | 251 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 33 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie, Tina
Fun facts
- Christeen is an alternative phonetic spelling of the more common French and English name Christine.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century.