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Christina is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian. This was the name of an early, possibly legendary, saint who was tormented by her pagan father." It ranked #770 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian. This was the name of an early, possibly legendary, saint who was tormented by her pagan father. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Swedish, Norwegian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Christina ranked #770 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #770 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Christina in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Christina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian.
Is Christina a popular name?
Christina ranked #770 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Christina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Christina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Christina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
