Holding steady.
Popularity of Christene since 1888
Babies named Christene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Christene's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 71 |
| 1910s | 373 |
| 1920s | 876 |
| 1930s | 871 |
| 1940s | 683 |
| 1950s | 582 |
| 1960s | 580 |
| 1970s | 460 |
| 1980s | 266 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christene first appeared in the U.S. Social Security records in 1888, suggesting it has been in use for over 130 years. Its peak year was 1934, when it ranked among the top 1000 names for girls, though it has since declined in usage and is now quite rare. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it is not currently gaining or losing popularity rapidly. Christene is a spelling variation of Christine, a name that has been consistently popular throughout the 20th century. As a girl's name, Christene offers a slightly more distinctive alternative to Christine while maintaining the same pronunciation and meaning.
Christene is a variant spelling of Christine, the French feminine form of Christian, from Latin Christianus meaning "a Christian" or "follower of Christ." The spelling emerged in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as an alternative to the more common Christine. It saw its peak usage in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Chrissie, Teeny
Sibling names for Christene
Names that share Christene's style, for a brother or sister.
