Kristine
How to say it: kris-TEEN · /krɪˈstin/
Scandinavian form of Christina, from Latin Christianus ('follower of Christ'), from Greek Khristos 'anointed'.
Kristine was the 935th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 49 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,126 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 | #935 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 49 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,734 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,126 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kristine peaked in the 1960s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Parents who love Kristine also love
Nicknames
- Kris
- Kristy
- Tina
- Kristi
Honouring a Kristine in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kristine is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kristine
- Kristine Froseth (born 1995)American actress
- Kristine Lilly (born 1971)American soccer player
- Kristine Sutherland (born 1955)American actress
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