Christene
Christene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christene is a variant spelling of Christine, derived from the Greek name Christos meaning follower of Christ. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States throughout the middle of the 20th century. Today, it is a rare traditional name seldom given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
4,916 babies in the United States have been named Christene since 1880. It ranks #2495 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.7 %)
- AR (13.6 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- MS (7.6 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 71 |
| 1910-1920 | 373 |
| 1920-1930 | 876 |
| 1930-1940 | 871 |
| 1940-1950 | 683 |
| 1950-1960 | 582 |
| 1960-1970 | 580 |
| 1970-1980 | 460 |
| 1980-1990 | 266 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissie, Christy, Tina
Fun facts
- Christene serves as an alternative spelling of Christine, utilizing the 'e' vowel in the middle syllable.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States between the 1920s and 1970s.