Holding steady.
Popularity of Stina since 1919
Babies named Stina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Stina is a Scandinavian diminutive of Kristina, first recorded in the United States in 1919. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, it reached its peak usage in 1980, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in the decades since, remaining a rare but recognizable choice. It is most commonly encountered in families with Scandinavian heritage, particularly Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or Finnish roots. Stina's simplicity and melodic sound make it an understated alternative to the more common Christina or Kristina.
Stina is a diminutive of Kristina (or Christina), which itself derives from the Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name has been used in Scandinavia since the 18th century, often as a standalone given name. It was particularly popular in Sweden and Finland during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stina-Bina, Stin, Stinan
Variants: Stine, Stinaa, Stinna
Sibling names for Stina
Names that share Stina's style, for a brother or sister.
