Cristin
Cristin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Cristin is a variant spelling of Christine or Kristen, originating from the Greek word Christos. It means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. Though less common than Christine, it was predominantly used in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,269 babies in the United States have been named Cristin since 1880. It ranks #2691 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- PA (9.5 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,191 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,817 |
| 1990-2000 | 599 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cristin
- Cristin Milioti: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Cris, Crissy, Kristi
Fun facts
- Cristin developed as a modern phonetic spelling variant of traditional names like Kristen and Christine.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage during the late 1970s and 1980s.