Christine
Christine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ, anointed one.
Origin and history
Christine is a classic feminine name derived from the Greek word Christos, meaning follower of Christ or anointed. It was extraordinarily popular in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, ranking among the top 100 names for several decades. Today, it remains a well-known traditional choice, though its contemporary usage has slowed considerably.
Popularity in the United States
586,465 babies in the United States have been named Christine since 1880. It ranks #49 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1062.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.3 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,266 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,565 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,901 |
| 1910-1920 | 14,094 |
| 1920-1930 | 22,334 |
| 1930-1940 | 18,489 |
| 1940-1950 | 54,565 |
| 1950-1960 | 113,340 |
| 1960-1970 | 139,343 |
| 1970-1980 | 103,236 |
| 1980-1990 | 68,016 |
| 1990-2000 | 31,618 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,704 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,731 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,263 |
Famous people named Christine
- Christine Baranski: Actress
- Christine Christine Lahti: Actress, Director
- Christine Lagarde: Politician, Economist
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie, Tina
Fun facts
- Christine ranks among the top 50 most popular female names in the U.S. based on SSA birth records since 1880.
- It entered English usage via Medieval Latin Christina and French Christine, both stemming from the Greek Christos.