Christin
Christin is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christin is a variant of Christian, derived from the Greek name Christos meaning 'anointed one'. Although predominantly feminine in modern times, it has a history of masculine usage as a rare alternative to Christian. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,018 babies in the United States have been named Christin since 1880. It ranks #3665 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (65.3 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- NJ (10.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 277 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Greek word Christos, which translates the Hebrew term Messiah.
- Although often viewed as feminine, Christin has recorded over one thousand male births in the U.S. since 1880.