Holding steady.
Popularity of Chrystine since 1912
Babies named Chrystine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chrystine's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chrystine is a rare spelling of Christine, recorded in U.S. Social Security data as early as 1912, its peak year. The name has never entered the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon variant. Its trajectory is stable, with very few births each year. The name has no documented top states, suggesting scattered use. While Christine boomed mid-century, Chrystine remained a quiet alternative, chosen by parents seeking familiarity with a touch of distinctiveness.
Chrystine is a modern respelling of Christine, itself derived from the Latin Christiana, feminine form of Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name Christine has been used in English since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in the 20th century. This variant spelling emerged in the early 1900s as a distinctive alternative, peaking in the United States in 1912.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Chrystie, Teeny
Sibling names for Chrystine
Names that share Chrystine's style, for a brother or sister.
