Declining since 2005, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Cristiana since 1962
Babies named Cristiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 315 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Cristiana is a name with deep roots in European Christian tradition, deriving from the Latin Christianus. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security data in 1962 and has maintained a modest presence since. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when it ranked higher than any year before or since. Since that peak, the name has followed a falling trajectory, gradually becoming less common. In the most recent data from 2025, Cristiana ranked 14,942, with only one in every 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. While never among the top names nationally, Cristiana has a distinct, melodic sound that appeals to families with Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish heritage.
Cristiana is the feminine form of Cristiano, derived from the Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ.' It has been used in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Romania since medieval times, often in honor of the Christian faith. The name was particularly common in Catholic regions of Europe and has been carried by saints and martyrs, though it has also seen secular usage in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cristi, Cris, Anna, Tiana
Variants: Christiana, Kristiana
Sibling names for Cristiana
Names that share Cristiana's style, for a brother or sister.
