Declining since 1985, #1,272 for girls today.
Popularity of Christine since 1880
Babies named Christine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Christine's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,266 |
| 1890s | 2,565 |
| 1900s | 3,901 |
| 1910s | 14,094 |
| 1920s | 22,334 |
| 1930s | 18,489 |
| 1940s | 54,565 |
| 1950s | 113,340 |
| 1960s | 139,343 |
| 1970s | 103,236 |
| 1980s | 68,016 |
| 1990s | 31,618 |
| 2000s | 8,704 |
| 2010s | 3,731 |
| 2020s | 1,263 |
Meaning & origin
A classic name with deep religious roots, Christine has been a fixture in American naming for over a century. According to Social Security data, it first appeared in the records in 1880 and steadily climbed the charts through the mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1968, when it was a top favorite for baby girls. Since 1985, the name has been on a gradual downward trajectory, yet it remains a well-known and enduring choice. In 2025, it holds a rank of 1,272, with roughly 1 in every 9,132 babies receiving the name. The name's strongest appeal endures in states like South Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana, where it is more commonly used than the national average. Despite its decline from the heights of the 1960s and 1970s, Christine retains a timeless elegance rooted in centuries of tradition.
Christine is the French form of Christina, which originates from the Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'. The ultimate root is the Greek Christos, referring to the anointed one. The name was widely adopted in Christian Europe during the Middle Ages and gained particular popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Where Christine 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.
“Christine” around the world
Where Christine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy, Tina, Christy, Kiki
Variants: Christina, Kristine, Cristina, Christen, Chrystine
Sibling names for Christine
Names that share Christine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Patricia, Heather, Kristine, Christina, Catherine, Michele, Staci, Susanne, Valerie, Annemarie, Chantel, Jeanine, Lisamarie, Michell, Jacquelynn, Stephaine, Stephannie, Correne, Nycole, Chriselda, Lestine, Melissaann, Michaelann, Stephene, Sharmain, Stepfanie, Doristine, Justene, Mischele, Stephanine
Brothers: Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Daniel, Timothy, Mark, Dominque, Michale, Hristopher
Names like Christine
Names whose popularity has moved with Christine's over the last 50 years.
