Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Christine is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved from the name Christina, which has roots in 'Christos'. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and is associated with Saint Christina. It gives off traits of elegance and grace, with no direct biblical relevance. Variants like Christina and Kristin are common.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/krɪsˈtiːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Christine is derived from the Greek name 'Christina', which is a feminine form of 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one' or 'messiah'.
Meaning
Follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christina, Christianus, Christus
Historical Usage
The name Christine gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Christina, a Christian martyr.
Variants & Derivatives
Christina, Kristin, Kristine, Tina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Christine is perceived as a classic and elegant name that embodies grace and faith.
Famous People
Christine Lagarde, Christine Baranski, Christine Taylor
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 17,577 peak births in 1952
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2937th of 7545 | 127 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2106th of 6773 | 226 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1510th of 7552 | 510 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1299th of 10718 | 680 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2310th of 16616 | 448 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13773rd of 24088 | 40 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 130th of 9107 | 35,756 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 118th of 9204 | 41,188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 30th of 12526 | 208,717 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19th of 19264 | 190,337 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 60th of 27321 | 87,391 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 335th of 35406 | 15,107 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 911th of 30306 | 3,567 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
46.79% 1137th/2430 |
- |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.23% 1211th/2937 |
26.33% 917th/3483 |
- |
39.22% 1586th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
47.22% 2113th/4475 |
43.30% 2249th/5194 |
36.63% 2314th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
11.58% 164th/1416 |
9.86% 136th/1379 |
3.42% 81st/2366 |
18.04% 206th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.73% 135th/1546 |
6.94% 108th/1556 |
3.95% 93rd/2353 |
8.40% 130th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
1.21% 27th/2227 |
0.91% 22nd/2430 |
3.08% 88th/2853 |
0.94% 26th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.75% 22nd/2937 |
0.20% 7th/3483 |
1.59% 56th/3518 |
0.49% 20th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.82% 67th/3685 |
0.74% 33rd/4475 |
1.54% 80th/5194 |
0.98% 62nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.88% 407th/4582 |
4.40% 227th/5164 |
5.57% 407th/7313 |
4.30% 321st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.30% 1008th/3984 |
17.96% 806th/4487 |
14.23% 971st/6822 |
13.48% 846th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Rhode Island across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling 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 male in MidWest, 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2937th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2106th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1510th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1299th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2310th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13773rd out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 130th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 118th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 30th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 60th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 335th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 911th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.