How Many People Are Named Christine?

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

Christine
Very Rare
Greek

Christine means 'pure' and has a timeless charm, making it rare with just 1 in 709 Americans sharing this name. That's around 465,491 people today, mostly over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1952.

~1,416
Living in US
1 in 234,074
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

Life path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing qualities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

590,523
Worldwide Bearers
#88
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
82,109
🇧🇪 Belgium
52,018
🇿🇲 Zambia
47,641
🇨🇭 Switzerland
47,074
🇦🇺 Australia
44,648
🇪🇬 Egypt
24,117
🇸🇩 Sudan
23,203
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
23,039
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
22,651
🇿🇦 South Africa
20,488

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,476 (0%)
♀ Female
464,015 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
18,714
Would be under 30 (3%)
263,617
Would be 30–60 (45%)
305,888
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 588,219 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: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
5

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

📜 Christine Through the Generations

Over the decades, Christine has seen a steady decline, yet it remains a beloved classic among older generations. With nearly half of those named Christine being over 60, the name carries a sense of nostalgia and tradition. Born in 1952, the peak year saw 17,577 births, highlighting how popular the name once was. Today, the majority of Christines fall between 30 and 60, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name, indicating a shift in naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 71,094
California 57,350
Pennsylvania 43,896
Illinois 35,861
Ohio 30,649
Michigan 28,118
Massachusetts 27,743
New Jersey 26,318
Texas 19,579
Wisconsin 16,750

⭐ Famous People Named Christine

Christine is feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures, and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ." Variants include: Christina, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, Kristen, Kirsten, Khrystyna (Ukraine), Krystyna (Poland), Kristiina, and Cristina.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christine's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christine

How Many People Have the Name Christine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,416 people in the United States currently share the name Christine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 234,074 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christine a Common or Rare Name?

Christine 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 Christine Mean?

Christine means "pure" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Christine Most Popular?

The name Christine reached peak popularity in 1952, with 17,577 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 Christine?

Approximately 1,416 people named Christine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,416. That works out to roughly 1 in 234,074 Americans.

Is Christine a rare name?

Christine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 234,074 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christine mean?

Christine means "pure" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christine more male or female?

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

When was Christine most popular?

Christine peaked in 1952 with 17,577 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 US1,416
All-Time Births1,416
1 in X1 in 234,074
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1952
World Rank#88
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.