Girl
Christine
follower of Christ
About Christine
This name carries a timeless elegance that has graced generations of remarkable women. Christine embodies both strength and grace, offering a classic choice that never feels outdated. The name flows beautifully in conversation and pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname. Parents seeking a name with literary and historical depth will find Christine particularly appealing, as it appears throughout classic literature and has been chosen by artists, scientists, and leaders worldwide. Its versatility allows a child to grow into the name naturally, whether she becomes a CEO, an artist, or pursues any path she chooses. The various nickname options—Chris, Chrissie, Tina—provide flexibility as your daughter develops her own identity. Christine strikes that perfect balance between being distinctive enough to stand out yet familiar enough to feel comfortable and approachable.
Popularity of the Name Christine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #153 | ||||
| 1881 | #185 | ||||
| 1882 | #183 | ||||
| 1883 | #163 | ||||
| 1884 | #155 | ||||
| 1885 | #159 | ||||
| 1886 | #155 | ||||
| 1887 | #153 | ||||
| 1888 | #170 | ||||
| 1889 | #160 | ||||
| 1890 | #161 | ||||
| 1891 | #185 | ||||
| 1892 | #168 | ||||
| 1893 | #160 | ||||
| 1894 | #160 | ||||
| 1895 | #151 | ||||
| 1896 | #161 | ||||
| 1897 | #159 | ||||
| 1898 | #167 | ||||
| 1899 | #154 | ||||
| 1900 | #151 | ||||
| 1901 | #166 | ||||
| 1902 | #160 | ||||
| 1903 | #146 | ||||
| 1904 | #165 | ||||
| 1905 | #160 | ||||
| 1906 | #146 | ||||
| 1907 | #145 | ||||
| 1908 | #138 | ||||
| 1909 | #137 | ||||
| 1910 | #123 | ||||
| 1911 | #124 | ||||
| 1912 | #123 | ||||
| 1913 | #124 | ||||
| 1914 | #117 | ||||
| 1915 | #125 | ||||
| 1916 | #121 | ||||
| 1917 | #120 | ||||
| 1918 | #119 | ||||
| 1919 | #116 | ||||
| 1920 | #118 | ||||
| 1921 | #118 | ||||
| 1922 | #116 | ||||
| 1923 | #120 | #197 | |||
| 1924 | #115 | ||||
| 1925 | #123 | #189 | |||
| 1926 | #120 | ||||
| 1927 | #117 | #179 | |||
| 1928 | #120 | ||||
| 1929 | #123 | ||||
| 1930 | #124 | #157 | |||
| 1931 | #125 | #171 | |||
| 1932 | #127 | #163 | |||
| 1933 | #128 | #189 | |||
| 1934 | #121 | ||||
| 1935 | #130 | ||||
| 1936 | #131 | #194 | |||
| 1937 | #135 | #169 | |||
| 1938 | #129 | #153 | |||
| 1939 | #124 | #109 | |||
| 1940 | #118 | #96 | |||
| 1941 | #101 | #84 | |||
| 1942 | #96 | #79 | |||
| 1943 | #84 | #69 | |||
| 1944 | #75 | #37 | |||
| 1945 | #62 | #25 | |||
| 1946 | #50 | #20 | |||
| 1947 | #45 | #14 | |||
| 1948 | #35 | #8 | |||
| 1949 | #30 | #2 | |||
| 1950 | #28 | #2 | |||
| 1951 | #24 | #1 | |||
| 1952 | #20 | #1 | |||
| 1953 | #32 | #1 | |||
| 1954 | #43 | #1 | |||
| 1955 | #40 | #2 | |||
| 1956 | #42 | #2 | |||
| 1957 | #41 | #3 | |||
| 1958 | #43 | #3 | |||
| 1959 | #43 | #3 | |||
| 1960 | #40 | #3 | |||
| 1961 | #39 | #3 | |||
| 1962 | #39 | #4 | |||
| 1963 | #29 | #4 | |||
| 1964 | #28 | #10 | #65 | ||
| 1965 | #21 | #11 | #58 | ||
| 1966 | #20 | #14 | #75 | ||
| 1967 | #14 | #17 | #78 | ||
| 1968 | #14 | #15 | #64 | ||
| 1969 | #14 | #19 | #67 | ||
| 1970 | #14 | #24 | #78 | ||
| 1971 | #18 | #30 | #102 | ||
| 1972 | #16 | #34 | #84 | ||
| 1973 | #17 | #40 | #99 | ||
| 1974 | #19 | #48 | #93 | ||
| 1975 | #22 | #57 | #96 | ||
| 1976 | #26 | #46 | #103 | ||
| 1977 | #30 | #63 | #122 | ||
| 1978 | #29 | #66 | #83 | ||
| 1979 | #35 | #58 | #85 | ||
| 1980 | #41 | #78 | #84 | ||
| 1981 | #42 | #89 | #92 | ||
| 1982 | #46 | #104 | #88 | ||
| 1983 | #47 | #99 | #88 | ||
| 1984 | #43 | #76 | #85 | ||
| 1985 | #44 | #86 | #78 | ||
| 1986 | #47 | #75 | #68 | ||
| 1987 | #48 | #87 | #55 | ||
| 1988 | #51 | #85 | #57 | ||
| 1989 | #59 | #104 | #52 | ||
| 1990 | #62 | #137 | #58 | ||
| 1991 | #73 | #96 | #70 | #47 | |
| 1992 | #82 | #92 | #80 | #46 | |
| 1993 | #90 | #114 | #102 | #58 | |
| 1994 | #104 | #154 | #107 | #69 | |
| 1995 | #114 | #171 | #103 | #83 | |
| 1996 | #135 | #144 | #120 | #96 | |
| 1997 | #159 | #380 | #156 | #133 | #106 |
| 1998 | #175 | #382 | #95 | #160 | #106 |
| 1999 | #204 | #443 | #193 | #214 | #131 |
| 2000 | #217 | #472 | #157 | #215 | #149 |
| 2001 | #255 | #517 | #222 | #228 | #151 |
| 2002 | #304 | #534 | #257 | #210 | #171 |
| 2003 | #335 | #531 | #268 | #221 | #286 |
| 2004 | #370 | #508 | #277 | #199 | #255 |
| 2005 | #396 | #597 | #299 | #257 | #300 |
| 2006 | #436 | #559 | #401 | #351 | |
| 2007 | #512 | #616 | #324 | #561 | #377 |
| 2008 | #542 | #830 | #373 | #348 | #436 |
| 2009 | #615 | #897 | #415 | #438 | |
| 2010 | #669 | #794 | #351 | #426 | #557 |
| 2011 | #725 | #688 | #705 | #479 | |
| 2012 | #656 | #402 | #439 | #469 | |
| 2013 | #704 | #361 | #594 | #542 | |
| 2014 | #690 | #946 | #350 | #547 | #564 |
| 2015 | #790 | #760 | #912 | #548 | |
| 2016 | #727 | #827 | #886 | #553 | |
| 2017 | #786 | #656 | #625 | ||
| 2018 | #922 | #632 | #607 | ||
| 2019 | #923 | #504 | #589 | ||
| 2022 | #757 | #967 | |||
| 2023 | #872 | #992 | |||
| 2024 | #504 | #876 | |||
| 2025 | #893 | ||||
| 2020 | #713 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Christine
Names Similar to Christine
Nicknames for Christine
- Chris
- Chrissy
- Tina
- Tini
Famous People Named Christine
| Christine Lagarde | French lawyer and politician, President of the European Central Bank |
| Christine Sinclair | Canadian soccer player, one of the greatest female footballers of all time |
| Christine Baranski | American actress known for her roles in "The Good Wife" and "Mamma Mia!" |
| Christine Ohuruogu | British track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters |
| Christine McVie | British singer-songwriter, member of the band Fleetwood Mac |
| Christine Taylor | American actress known for her roles in "The Brady Bunch Movie" and "Zoolander" |
| Christine Caine | Australian evangelist, author, and international speaker |
| Christine Anu | Australian pop singer and actress |
| Christine Romans | American journalist and news anchor on CNN |
| Christine Lakin | American actress known for her role in the TV show "Step by Step" |
| Christine Bleakley | Northern Irish television presenter and journalist |
| Christine Kaufmann | German-Austrian actress and author |
| Christine Lahti | American actress and director, known for her roles in "Chicago Hope" and "Running on Empty" |
| Christine Jorgensen | American transgender woman and advocate |
| Christine Elise | American actress known for her role in the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Christine Quinn | American reality TV personality from "Selling Sunset" |
| Christine Lavin | American folk singer-songwriter and musician |
| Christine Woods | American actress known for her role in the TV show "FlashForward" |
| Christine Korsgaard | American philosopher and professor at Harvard University |
Characters Named Christine
| Christine Daaé | From Gaston Leroux's novel "The Phantom of the Opera" |
| Christine Chapel | From the "Star Trek" franchise, a Starfleet nurse and officer |
| Christine Penmark | From the novel and film "The Bad Seed," a sinister young girl |
| Christine Cagney | From the TV show "Cagney & Lacey," a tough NYPD detective |
| Christine Palmer | From the Marvel Comics and the film "Doctor Strange," a surgeon and love interest of the titular character |
| Christine Everhart | From the Marvel Comics and the film "Iron Man," a journalist and Tony Stark's love interest |
| Christine Hill | From the TV show "Dexter," a news reporter and a key character in the series |
| Christine Blair | From the soap opera "The Young and the Restless," a prominent character |
| Christine Hamilton | From the film "Christine," a possessed vintage car |
| Christine York | From the film "End of Days," a woman targeted by the Devil |
| Christine Armstrong | From the TV show "The Vampire Diaries," a werewolf character |
| Christine Johnson | From the novel "Carrie" by Stephen King, the mother of the main character |
| Christine Canigula | From the musical "Be More Chill," a supporting character |
| Christine Montgomery | From the TV show "Rookie Blue," a police officer |
| Christine Bolt-Huntley | From the TV show "The Good Wife," a campaign manager |
| Christine Mannon | From the play "Mourning Becomes Electra" by Eugene O'Neill |
| Christine Bristol | From the film "Death Becomes Her," a vivacious actress |
| Christine McCawley | From the film "Project Almanac," a tech-savvy character |
| Christine Duffield | From the TV show "Wentworth," an inmate at a women's prison |
| Christine Papin | From the real-life story of the Papin sisters, infamous for a brutal murder case |