Christina
/kɹɪs.ˈtiː.nə/
Christina is a Latin feminine form of Christian, from the Latin Christianus meaning “follower of Christ,” itself from the Greek Christos (“anointed one”), which translates the Hebrew Mashiach (“Messiah”).
The name has been in continuous use across Christian Europe since the early medieval period.
Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) was one of the most intellectually and politically remarkable rulers of her era, abdicating her throne and converting to Catholicism.
What the name Christina means
Christina hit its all-time US peak at No. 12 in 1975 with 12,980 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 704 with 398 births, a dramatic but typical fall from a top-15 position.
Singer Christina Aguilera (born 1980) kept the name in the public eye through the late 1990s and 2000s. The name also appears in the famous Munch painting Christina’s World (1948), Andrew Wyeth’s portrait of Christina Olson.
Three syllables—kris-TEE-nuh—flow with classical confidence. The crisp initial consonant cluster, long middle vowel, and soft close give it formal elegance without stiffness.
Parents naming daughters Christina today are often choosing a generational name from their own parents’ era, carrying the name’s Latin authority into a moment when it sounds refreshingly substantive.
Related forms include Christine (French), Kristina (Scandinavian/Slavic), Cristina (Spanish/Italian), and Kristin—all flowering from the same Latin Christian root.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
Famous people named Christina
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