Cristina
Cristina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed.
Origin and history
Cristina is a romance variant of Christina, originating from the Latin name Christianus. It means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. In the United States, it has been a well-established classical name with steady usage over many decades.
Popularity in the United States
52,428 babies in the United States have been named Cristina since 1880. It ranks #569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1256.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.4 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (8 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 292 |
| 1930-1940 | 247 |
| 1940-1950 | 470 |
| 1950-1960 | 999 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,229 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,462 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,035 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,120 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,957 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,521 |
| 2020-2029 | 928 |
Famous people named Cristina
- Cristina Ricci: Actress, Producer
- Cristina Saralegui: Journalist, Television Host
Nicknames
Cris, Tina, Crissy
Fun facts
- Cristina is the preferred spelling in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century.