How Many People Are Named Christina?

Complete statistics for the name Christina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christina
Very Rare
Greek

Christina means 'of Christ' and has been a beloved choice for centuries. That's about 1 in 741 Americans who go by this name today, making it uncommon yet familiar. The peak was in 1985, but now it's seen as a classic with a touch of modernity.

~884
Living in US
1 in 374,943
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of Christ
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Compassionate Loyal
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

445,056
Worldwide Bearers
#413
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
26,106
🇩🇰 Denmark
24,541
🇸🇪 Sweden
21,013
🇵🇭 Philippines
20,450
🇨🇲 Cameroon
17,512
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
16,829
🇦🇹 Austria
15,103
🇳🇬 Nigeria
14,486
🇲🇾 Malaysia
13,073
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
11,948

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,841 (0%)
♀ Female
443,215 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
53,101
Would be under 30 (11%)
363,463
Would be 30–60 (76%)
64,719
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 481,283 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christina Through the Generations

Over the decades, Christina has maintained its charm, peaking in popularity in 1985 with 16,686 births. Today, it's estimated that 445,056 people in the U.S. carry this name, reflecting its enduring appeal. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 11% under 30, 76% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60, indicating a name that resonates across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 69,250
New York 42,756
Texas 34,321
Pennsylvania 24,421
Ohio 24,398
Illinois 22,480
Florida 22,313
Michigan 17,524
New Jersey 16,878
Indiana 12,330

⭐ Famous People Named Christina

Christina or Cristina is a feminine given name. It is a simplified form of the Latin Christiana, and a feminine form of Christianus or a Latinized form of the Middle English Christin 'Christian'. Short forms include Chris and Tina. The name is ultimately derived from the original Greek form of the name, Χριστίνα. The name Christina is most commonly used in the Christian religion.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christina

How Many People Have the Name Christina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 884 people in the United States currently share the name Christina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 374,943 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christina a Common or Rare Name?

Christina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Christina Mean?

Christina means "of Christ" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Christina Most Popular?

The name Christina reached peak popularity in 1985, with 16,686 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christina?

Approximately 884 people named Christina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 884. That works out to roughly 1 in 374,943 Americans.

Is Christina a rare name?

Christina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 374,943 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christina mean?

Christina means "of Christ" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Christina are male and 100% are female.

When was Christina most popular?

Christina peaked in 1985 with 16,686 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US884
All-Time Births884
1 in X1 in 374,943
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1985
World Rank#413
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.