Christena
Christena is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, serving as a variant spelling of Christina. Derived from the Latinized Greek word for 'follower of Christ', it was moderately used in the United States during the late 19th and 20th centuries, though it is quite rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,844 babies in the United States have been named Christena since 1880. It ranks #3325 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.9 %)
- IN (20.3 %)
- OH (17.6 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- SC (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 167 |
| 1890-1900 | 200 |
| 1900-1910 | 144 |
| 1910-1920 | 278 |
| 1920-1930 | 274 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 209 |
| 1950-1960 | 213 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 336 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Chris, Tina, Christie, Chrissy
Fun facts
- Christena reflects an alternate phonetic spelling of the traditional name Christina, replacing the middle 'i' with an 'e'.
- The name was most commonly given to girls in the late 19th century through the mid-20th century in the United States.