Krystina
Krystina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Krystina is a modern variant spelling of Christina, which ultimately derives from the Greek word Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other alternative 'K' spellings in North America. While historically common, it is currently a rare spelling choice for newborn girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,819 babies in the United States have been named Krystina since 1880. It ranks #2520 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2056.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- NY (15.4 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,982 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,607 |
| 2000-2010 | 650 |
| 2010-2019 | 288 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Krystina
- Krystina Alabado: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Krys, Krissy, Tina
Fun facts
- Krystina emerged as a popular phonetic modification of Christina in the late 20th century.