Christiane
Christiane is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or Christian woman.
Origin and history
Christiane is a French and German feminine form of Christian, derived from the Latin word for a follower of Christ. It has a long tradition in European history and literature. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon yet classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,257 babies in the United States have been named Christiane since 1880. It ranks #3704 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56 %)
- NY (21.1 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- IL (4 %)
- MI (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 266 |
| 1960-1970 | 405 |
| 1970-1980 | 628 |
| 1980-1990 | 334 |
| 1990-2000 | 330 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Christiane
- Christiane Amanpour: Journalist, Television host
- Christiane Torloni: Actress
Nicknames
Chris, Christie, Chrissy, Tianna
Fun facts
- Christiane has traditionally been a popular feminine name in both French and German-speaking regions of Europe.
- The name stems ultimately from the Greek word Christos, meaning the anointed one.