Christeen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Christeen is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved from Christianus in Latin to Christine in Old French, leading to the modern form Christeen. The name is associated with traits of strength and devotion, although it does not have a direct biblical reference. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has several common variants.
The name Christeen is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Christeen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Christeen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1052nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1155th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2215th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3393rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6364th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18749th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Christeen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christeen"
Pronunciation
/krɪˈstiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Christeen is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is a feminine form of the name Christine, which itself comes from the Greek 'Christianos'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christianos (Greek), Christine (Old French), Christeen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Christeen gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Christine and related names.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Christina, Kristine, Kirsten
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Christeen is perceived as a classic and feminine name, often associated with strength and devotion.
Famous People
Christeen M. Kinsella, an American writer and educator, Christeen A. Ritchie, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christeen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Christeen"
"Christeen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1052nd of 9107 | 872 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1155th of 9204 | 758 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2215th of 12526 | 473 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3393rd of 19264 | 311 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6364th of 27321 | 196 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18749th of 35406 | 47 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Christeen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Christeen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
28.49% 674th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
33.02% 777th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
83.21% 2374th/2853 |
64.22% 1782nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christeen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christeen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.