Christin
Christin is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christin is a variant of Christine or Christina, originating from the Greek word 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one'. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains a recognizable yet relatively rare classic option.
Popularity in the United States
11,199 babies in the United States have been named Christin since 1880. It ranks #1531 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2058.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.2 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 586 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,827 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,322 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,319 |
| 2000-2010 | 709 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Famous people named Christin
- Christin Cooper: Alpine skier, Sports commentator
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie
Fun facts
- Christin is a streamlined spelling variant of the more traditional Christine and Christina.
- The name experienced its highest frequency of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.