Christina means follower of Christ — the most elaborate feminine form of Christian. Christina Aguilera has one of the most powerful voices in pop. Christina Rossetti wrote some of the most beautiful poetry in the English language. Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated her throne to convert to Catholicism. Three syllables of Christ-following, powerhouse vocals, and the queen who gave up a kingdom for faith.
Latin Christianus (follower of Christ)→feminine Christina
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Greek roots
Christina is the feminine form of Christian meaning follower of Christ. Christina Aguilera has one of pop's most powerful voices. Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) wrote some of the most beautiful Victorian poetry. Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated her throne to convert to Catholicism.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Early Christianity; Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689).
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Today
Christina remains a beloved choice, ranking #545 in the US. 481,348 babies have been named Christina since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Christina?
1985peak year
Christina appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1985, 16,600 babies were named Christina (ranked #12 nationally). Today it sits around #545, with roughly 609 babies named Christina each year. Christina has been declining in recent years. In total, around 481,348 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Christina's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Christ-following leadership. People named Christina tend to be powerful, poetic, and willing to give up thrones for conviction.
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