Girl · 1253rd of 19,264
Cristine
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
4,091
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1969
Peak Popularity Year
120
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Cristine stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Cristine is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'follower of Christ.' It has evolved through various forms, including Christina and Christine, and is commonly used in modern English. The name is associated with positive traits like elegance and grace. It does not have direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/krɪˈstiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Cristine is derived from the Latin name 'Christina,' which is a feminine form of 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christina (Latin), Cristina (Spanish, Italian), Christine (French), Cristine (modern English variant)
Historical Usage
Cristine gained popularity in the 20th century as a variant of Christine, which has been used since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Cristina, Kristine, Kristina, Chris
Modern Popularity & Image
Cristine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Cristine Rose - American actress, Cristine Reyes - Filipino actress
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 120 peak births in 1969
Geographic Spread
Popular across 19 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 48 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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Christyn
Christyne
Chrsitine
Chrstine
Chrysteen
Chrystene
Chrystin
Chrystine
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Cristeen
Cristene
Cristin
Cristyn
Crystin
Crystine
Khristin
Khristine
Khrystin
Khrystine
Khrystyn
Khrystyne
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Kristeen
Kristen
Kristene
Kristien
Kristin
Kristine
Kristlynn
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Kristyn
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Krystin
Krystine
Krystn
Krystoffer
Krystyn
Krystyne
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
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5044th of 9107 | 51 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4737th of 9204 | 63 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1399th of 12526 | 1,048 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1253rd of 19264 | 1,444 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1855th of 27321 | 1,105 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6095th of 35406 | 318 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14179th of 30306 | 62 |