Christina — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Christina

Christina is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Christian.” In 2024 it was given to 398 girls in the United States.

Christina at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · English & American · Greek
Meaning: “Christian”
Pronunciation: /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/
Also spelled: Latin

About the name Christina

Christina belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Christian” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Latin.

In the United States, Christina first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12 in 1975, and in 2024 398 babies received the name — 479,359 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Christina in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #12 in 1975
Peak year: 1985
Babies named Christina in 2024: 398
Total since 1880: 479,359

Spellings & short forms

Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Christina mean?

Christina means “Christian” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Christina a boy or girl name?

Christina is a girl name. In 2024, 398 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Christina?

Christina comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Latin.

How popular is the name Christina?

Christina first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #12 in 1975, and 398 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Christina?

Christina is pronounced /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ (IPA).

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