Christin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Christin originates from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has evolved through various languages and forms, reflecting a connection to Christian faith. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively in contemporary society. It is associated with kindness and faith, though it does not have a direct biblical reference.
The name Christin is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Christin has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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, 'Christin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2553rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2486th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4588th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9715th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2935th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 809th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 537th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2279th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7756th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Christin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Christin is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is a feminine form of the name Christian.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christian (Old French), Christin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variation of Christian.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Kristin, Kristine, Chris
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Christin is perceived as a modern and approachable name, popular among various cultures and often associated with positive traits such as kindness and faith.
Famous People
Christin Ditchfield (author), Christin Cooper (Olympic skier), Christin K. (singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christin"
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 "Christin"
"Christin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2553rd of 10718 | 234 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2486th of 16616 | 405 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4588th of 24088 | 295 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9715th of 23106 | 79 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2935th of 12526 | 298 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 809th of 19264 | 2,790 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 537th of 27321 | 6,673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2279th of 35406 | 1,261 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7756th of 30306 | 172 |
Regional Popularity of "Christin" 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) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
45.80% 2893rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Christin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
74.20% 2059th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.28% 713th/2937 |
20.21% 704th/3483 |
27.15% 955th/3518 |
22.28% 901st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.63% 576th/3685 |
10.73% 480th/4475 |
8.20% 426th/5194 |
13.60% 859th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.59% 2272nd/4582 |
65.72% 3394th/5164 |
22.95% 1678th/7313 |
54.76% 4087th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christin" 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.