Christina
Christina is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Follower of Christ”, pronounced kris-TEE-nah. It ranked #770 in the United States in 2025, given to 352 babies, and peaked at #12 in 1985. Common nicknames: Chris, Tina, Chrissy.
How popular is Christina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Christina mean, and where does it come from?
Christina is the Latin Christiana, "follower of Christ," a name carried by early martyrs and then by queens — most famously Christina of Sweden, who abdicated her throne in 1654, converted to Catholicism and spent the rest of her life in Rome collecting books and arguing with cardinals. The name has been in American records since 1880 and peaked at twelfth place in 1985, which makes it a Generation X marker in the United States and a perennial in Germany, Greece and Scandinavia. Tina, Chris and Chrissy have all done duty as the short form.
How is Christina used around the world?
Christina is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Christina?
Famous People Named Christina
- Christina of Sweden — Queen of Sweden who abdicated in 1654
- Christina Rossetti — English poet, author of Goblin Market
- Christina Applegate — American actress
- Christina Ricci — American actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Christina mean?
Christina is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Follower of Christ." Christina is the Latin Christiana, "follower of Christ," a name carried by early martyrs and then by queens — most famously Christina of Sweden, who abdicated her throne in 1654, converted to Catholicism and spent the rest of her life in Rome collecting books and arguing with cardinals. The name has been in American records since 1880 and peaked at twelfth place in 1985, which makes it a Generation X marker in the United States and a perennial in Germany, Greece and Scandinavia.
How do you pronounce Christina?
Christina is pronounced kris-TEE-nah. Common variations include Christine, Kristina, Cristina.
Is Christina a girl name?
Yes, Christina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Chris, Tina, Chrissy, Kiki.