Kristina
Kristina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kristina is a variant of Christina, originating from the Greek name Christos, which means follower of Christ. It gained widespread popularity in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and later the United States during the late 20th century. While its popularity has declined since its peak in the 1970s and 1980s, it remains a familiar classical name.
Popularity in the United States
136,765 babies in the United States have been named Kristina since 1880. It ranks #295 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1291.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 993 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,279 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,712 |
| 1970-1980 | 32,650 |
| 1980-1990 | 45,947 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,244 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,537 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,489 |
| 2020-2029 | 863 |
Famous people named Kristina
- Kristina Wagner: Actress
- Kristina Anapau: Actress
Nicknames
Kris, Kristi, Tina, Krissy
Fun facts
- The spelling with a 'K' is particularly popular in Scandinavian and Slavic languages before being adopted in the English-speaking world.
- Kristina was a top-100 name for girls in the United States from the early 1970s through the late 1990s.