Declining since 1996, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Christiana since 1882
Babies named Christiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 |
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 176 |
| 1960s | 420 |
| 1970s | 931 |
| 1980s | 1,414 |
| 1990s | 2,818 |
| 2000s | 2,522 |
| 2010s | 1,827 |
| 2020s | 489 |
Meaning & origin
Christiana is a name with a long history, first appearing in U.S. records in 1882. After reaching its peak popularity in 1996, its usage has declined steadily, reflecting broader naming trends away from traditional religious names. As of 2025, it ranks 2895, with an incidence of about 1 in 27,712 girls. The name has seen particular use in the southern United States, with the top states including Georgia and Florida. Its meaning, rooted in Christian devotion, has given it enduring appeal among families seeking a name with religious significance, though it remains less common than its shorter form, Christina.
Christiana is the feminine form of Christian, derived from the Latin christianus and Greek christianos, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name was used in medieval Europe and became particularly common in English-speaking countries during the Protestant Reformation. In the United States, it has been recorded since at least 1882.
Where Christiana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Christiana” around the world
Where Christiana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Christy, Tiana, Chrissie
Variants: Kristiana, Cristiana, Christiana
Sibling names for Christiana
Names that share Christiana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elisabeth, Alexandra, Victoria, Catherine, Margaret, Emmanuella, Lizmarie, Christiona
Brothers: Nicholas, Benjamin, Alexander, William, Christopher
