Cristina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cristina has its origins in Latin, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name evolved through various languages, retaining its core meaning. It is often associated with grace and moral strength. There is no biblical reference directly tied to the name, but it gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to Christian influences.
The name Cristina is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Cristina has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cristina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6085th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3829th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19137th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1790th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1459th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 902nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 331st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 196th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 453rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1224th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cristina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cristina"
Pronunciation
/krɪsˈtiːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Cristina is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' It is the feminine form of the name Christian.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Cristina (Spanish, Italian), Christine (French), Kristina (Scandinavian)
Historical Usage
Cristina gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian countries, due to the veneration of saints named Christina.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Kristina, Cristine, Cristy
Modern Popularity & Image
Cristina is viewed positively, often associated with grace and strong moral character, and remains a popular name in various cultures.
Famous People
Cristina Aguilera, Cristina Kirchner, Cristina Hendricks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cristina"
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 "Cristina"
"Cristina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6085th of 10718 | 41 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3829th of 16616 | 215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19137th of 24088 | 14 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1790th of 9107 | 382 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1459th of 9204 | 519 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 902nd of 12526 | 2,336 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 331st of 19264 | 11,878 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 196th of 27321 | 24,131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 453rd of 35406 | 10,661 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1224th of 30306 | 2,392 |
Regional Popularity of "Cristina" 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) |
- | - | - |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
29.13% 1840th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cristina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
37.36% 884th/2366 |
92.64% 1058th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
37.61% 885th/2353 |
54.75% 847th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.18% 1073rd/2227 |
36.75% 893rd/2430 |
28.29% 807th/2853 |
21.95% 609th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.89% 408th/2937 |
9.33% 325th/3483 |
10.18% 358th/3518 |
5.98% 242nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.71% 321st/3685 |
3.98% 178th/4475 |
4.00% 208th/5194 |
2.11% 133rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.74% 721st/4582 |
8.37% 432nd/5164 |
6.51% 476th/7313 |
4.74% 354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.98% 1792nd/3984 |
29.13% 1307th/4487 |
16.84% 1149th/6822 |
15.82% 993rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cristina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cristina" 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.