Christina
How to say it: kris-TEE-nuh · /krɪˈstinə/
Follower of Christ; feminine Latin form of Christian, from Greek 'Christos' meaning anointed.
Christina was the 463rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 352 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #666 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #463 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 352 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,053 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #666 |
| In France, 2025 | #756 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
High in the 1980s, Christina has since sunk far from its peak. Additional slips seem probable soon.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a classic resonance, Christina sounds polished. Victoria aligns with its elegance.
Parents who love Christina also love
Nicknames
- Chris
- Chrissy
- Tina
- Chrissie
Honouring a Christina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Christina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #756 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #389.
Famous people named Christina
- Christina Aguilera (born 1980)American singer, songwriter and actress
- Christina Ricci (born 1980)American actress
- Christina Applegate (born 1971)American actress
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