Girl
Cristina
follower of Christ
About Cristina
This spelling variation adds international dimension to a perennial favorite. The inclusion of the 'h' removal signals continental European influences, particularly Spanish or Italian heritage. It's a name that travels well, recognized and pronounceable across linguistic boundaries while maintaining cultural specificity. The three-syllable structure provides elegant rhythm, and the name ages gracefully from infancy through adulthood. Classical without being stuffy, traditional without being dated, it occupies that sweet spot of familiar yet distinctive. Girls with this name often embody grace combined with determination, balancing feminine elegance with inner strength. The spelling choice allows parents to honor cultural connections while providing their daughter with a name that functions seamlessly in diverse contexts, from local communities to international settings.
Popularity of the Name Cristina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | #971 | |||
| 1949 | #969 | |||
| 1950 | #923 | |||
| 1951 | #970 | |||
| 1955 | #989 | |||
| 1956 | #964 | |||
| 1958 | #878 | |||
| 1959 | #940 | |||
| 1960 | #858 | |||
| 1961 | #763 | |||
| 1962 | #758 | |||
| 1963 | #666 | |||
| 1964 | #559 | |||
| 1965 | #529 | |||
| 1966 | #506 | |||
| 1967 | #478 | |||
| 1968 | #411 | |||
| 1969 | #392 | |||
| 1970 | #405 | |||
| 1971 | #351 | |||
| 1972 | #342 | |||
| 1973 | #326 | |||
| 1974 | #305 | |||
| 1975 | #276 | |||
| 1976 | #243 | |||
| 1977 | #246 | |||
| 1978 | #228 | |||
| 1979 | #233 | |||
| 1980 | #211 | |||
| 1981 | #201 | |||
| 1982 | #196 | |||
| 1983 | #179 | |||
| 1984 | #190 | |||
| 1985 | #171 | |||
| 1986 | #163 | |||
| 1987 | #185 | |||
| 1988 | #188 | |||
| 1989 | #166 | |||
| 1990 | #165 | |||
| 1991 | #177 | #335 | ||
| 1992 | #185 | #326 | ||
| 1993 | #187 | #375 | ||
| 1994 | #220 | #344 | ||
| 1995 | #230 | #361 | ||
| 1996 | #246 | #440 | ||
| 1997 | #305 | #894 | #448 | |
| 1998 | #315 | #535 | ||
| 1999 | #342 | #426 | ||
| 2000 | #338 | #993 | #577 | #374 |
| 2001 | #336 | #375 | #522 | |
| 2002 | #344 | #993 | #383 | #663 |
| 2003 | #365 | #504 | #466 | |
| 2004 | #439 | #602 | #540 | |
| 2005 | #487 | #613 | #563 | |
| 2006 | #495 | #805 | #697 | |
| 2007 | #537 | #564 | #675 | |
| 2008 | #605 | #913 | #746 | |
| 2009 | #714 | #659 | #726 | |
| 2010 | #784 | #680 | ||
| 2011 | #853 | #627 | ||
| 2012 | #950 | |||
| 2013 | #958 | |||
| 2017 | #961 | #893 | ||
| 2014 | #596 | |||
| 2015 | #914 | |||
| 2022 | #920 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cristina
Names Similar to Cristina
Nicknames for Cristina
- Cris
- Tina
- Cristi
- Crissy
Famous People Named Cristina
| Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner | Former President of Argentina |
| Cristina Scabbia | Italian singer and member of the band Lacuna Coil |
| Cristina Saralegui | Cuban-American TV host and journalist |
| Cristina Vee | American voice actress and singer |
| Cristina Pucelli | Voice actress known for roles in cartoons like "The Loud House" |
| Cristina Pedroche | Spanish TV presenter and actress |
| Cristina D'Avena | Italian singer and TV personality |
| Cristina Brondo | Spanish actress |
| Cristina Ferrare | American model and TV personality |
| Cristina García | Cuban-American author |
| Cristina Odone | British journalist and writer |
| Cristina Alesci | American journalist and correspondent for CNN |
| Cristina Rosato | Canadian actress |
| Cristina Everett | American journalist and editor |
| Cristina Teuscher | American Olympic swimmer |
| Cristina Pérez | Argentine TV presenter and lawyer |
| Cristina Monet-Palaci | American singer-songwriter known as "Cristina" |
| Cristina Mel | Brazilian gospel singer |
| Cristina Comencini | Italian film director and screenwriter |
Characters Named Cristina
| Cristina Yang | "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Cristina Rose | "How I Met Your Mother" |
| Cristina Espinosa | "90210" |
| Cristina Fernandez | "Gran Hotel" |
| Cristina Vee | "Beyblade Burst Turbo" |
| Cristina Moreno | "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Cristina Harper | "American Psycho" |
| Cristina Ramos | "Física o Química" |
| Cristina Castelli | "Un medico in famiglia" |
| Cristina Karis | "Elementary" |
| Cristina Pena y Angulo | "The Second Mother" |
| Cristina Jennings | "A Perfect Man" |
| Cristina Lopez | "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Cristina Palmer | "Shadowhunters" |
| Cristina Garcia | "Jane the Virgin" |
| Cristina Martinez | "Nurse Jackie" |
| Cristina Geller | "Friends" |
| Cristina Cervantes | "Switched at Birth" |
| Cristina Altamirano | "The Bridge" |
| Cristina Valenzuela | "Saint Seiya" |