Kristine
Kristine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kristine is a Scandinavian and Northern European variation of Christine, derived ultimately from the Greek name Christos. It was especially popular in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional name, though it is less frequently chosen for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
84,329 babies in the United States have been named Kristine since 1880. It ranks #426 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- WI (6.8 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 72 |
| 1930-1940 | 122 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,046 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,075 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,125 |
| 1970-1980 | 20,543 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,571 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,541 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,041 |
| 2010-2019 | 890 |
| 2020-2029 | 274 |
Famous people named Kristine
- Kristine Lilly: athlete, soccer player
Nicknames
Kris, Kristi, Krissy, Tina
Fun facts
- The 'K' spelling reflects the traditional Scandinavian and Germanic renderings of classical Christian names.
- Kristine reached its highest U.S. popularity during the 1960s through the 1980s before gradually declining.