Christine

Christine is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “Follower of Christ.” In 2024 it was given to 197 girls in the United States.

Christine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“Follower of Christ”
Pronunciation
/ˌkɹɪˈstiːn/

About the name Christine

Christine belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “Follower of Christ” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Christine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 1967, and in 2024 197 babies received the name — 586,277 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Christine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#14 in 1967
Peak year
1952
Babies named Christine in 2024
197
Total since 1880
586,277

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Christine mean?

Christine means “Follower of Christ” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Christine a boy or girl name?

Christine is a girl name. In 2024, 197 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Christine?

Christine comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Christine?

Christine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 1967, and 197 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Christine?

Christine is pronounced /ˌkɹɪˈstiːn/ (IPA).

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