Christiana
Christiana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Christiana is a classic female name of Latin and Greek origin, meaning follower of Christ. It serves as a traditional feminine form of Christianus and has been used continuously in English-speaking countries for centuries. In the United States, it remains a familiar, classic choice without being overly common.
Popularity in the United States
10,938 babies in the United States have been named Christiana since 1880. It ranks #1554 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1612.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 67 |
| 1920-1930 | 63 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 95 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 420 |
| 1970-1980 | 931 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,414 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,818 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,522 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,827 |
| 2020-2029 | 489 |
Famous people named Christiana
- Christiana Figueres: Diplomat, Environmental Leader
- Christiana Edmunds: Historical Figure
Nicknames
Chris, Christy, Chrissy, Tina, Tiana
Fun facts
- Christiana is the name of Christian's wife in John Bunyan's 1684 allegorical book The Pilgrim's Progress Part II.
- The historical fort and settlement Fort Christina in Delaware was named after Queen Christina of Sweden, using a close variation of this name.