Holding steady.
Popularity of Kristinia since 1957
Babies named Kristinia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kristinia's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kristinia is a modern elaboration of Christina, a name that has seen many forms over the centuries. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, during a period when names like Christina and Kristina were highly popular. Despite the popularity of its root names, Kristinia never broke into the top 1000, peaking in 1978 with its highest recorded usage. The name has remained stable over time, never becoming common but maintaining a quiet presence. Its recent trajectory is stable, and it remains a rare choice today. As a modern coinage, it carries no ancient etymology but follows the fashionable pattern of adding an '-ia' suffix to a familiar base.
Kristinia is a modern elaboration of Christina, itself a feminine form of Christian, derived from Latin Christianus 'follower of Christ'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-ia' and the base name Kristina. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1957 and saw modest use, peaking in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kristi, Kris, Tina
Sibling names for Kristinia
Names that share Kristinia's style, for a brother or sister.
