Declining since 1986, #1,721 for girls today.
Popularity of Kristina since 1915
Babies named Kristina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 993 |
| 1950s | 3,279 |
| 1960s | 12,712 |
| 1970s | 32,650 |
| 1980s | 45,947 |
| 1990s | 27,244 |
| 2000s | 9,537 |
| 2010s | 3,489 |
| 2020s | 863 |
Meaning & origin
Kristina is a name that reached its peak popularity in 1985, when it ranked among the top 300 names for girls. Since 1986, its usage has been steadily declining, dropping to rank 1721 in 2025. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1915, reflecting its long-standing presence in American naming culture. Kristina has shown particular favor in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Washington, three states where the name has been more commonly chosen. Its consistent spelling and cross-cultural appeal keep it in steady, if modest, use.
Kristina is a Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Christina, which itself derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." The name spread throughout Europe via early Christian saints and was particularly popular in Scandinavia and Slavic countries. It gained wider use in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Where Kristina 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.
“Kristina” around the world
Where Kristina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kristi, Krissy, Tina, Kris
Sibling names for Kristina
Names that share Kristina's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kristina
Names whose popularity has moved with Kristina's over the last 50 years.
