How Many People Are Named Cristina?

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

Cristina
Very Rare
Latin

Cristina has a classic yet modern feel. There are about 50,065 people named Cristina in the US today, making it 1 in 6,591. It peaked in 1990 with 1,780 births that year.

~457
Living in US
1 in 725,272
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower of Christ
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Graceful Loyal Thoughtful
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and social charm. People associated with 3 are seen as optimistic communicators who bring warmth and inspiration to those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

359,414
Worldwide Bearers
#294
Global Rank
🇲🇿 Mozambique
45,119
🇧🇴 Bolivia
44,646
🇵🇪 Peru
42,848
🇨🇱 Chile
34,684
🇨🇴 Colombia
29,516
🇪🇨 Ecuador
26,088
🇻🇪 Venezuela
20,301
🇵🇾 Paraguay
20,236
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
18,545
🇨🇺 Cuba
17,971

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
256 (1%)
♀ Female
49,809 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
13,067
Would be under 30 (25%)
35,939
Would be 30–60 (68%)
3,563
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 52,569 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
52
International
5

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

📜 Cristina Through the Generations

The name Cristina has a rich history, blending classic charm with contemporary appeal. With only 52,569 total births across all time but 50,065 people currently living with the name, it's clear that many who were born with Cristina have passed away. This gap is significant, especially considering its peak year of 1990 when 1,780 babies were named Cristina. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 25% under 30, 68% aged 30-60, and 7% over 60, indicating a long-standing presence in American society. Despite the declining trend, Cristina remains a name that resonates across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14,422
Texas 8,849
New York 4,680
Florida 3,903
Illinois 2,610
New Jersey 1,928
Arizona 1,021
Pennsylvania 958
Michigan 957
Massachusetts 944

✨ Similar Names to Cristina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cristina's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Cristina

How Many People Have the Name Cristina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 457 people in the United States currently share the name Cristina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 725,272 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cristina a Common or Rare Name?

Cristina 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 Cristina Mean?

Cristina means "follower of Christ" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cristina in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Cristina Most Popular?

The name Cristina reached peak popularity in 1990, with 1,780 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 Cristina?

Approximately 457 people named Cristina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 457. That works out to roughly 1 in 725,272 Americans.

Is Cristina a rare name?

Cristina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 725,272 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cristina mean?

Cristina means "follower of Christ" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Cristina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Cristina are male and 99% are female.

When was Cristina most popular?

Cristina peaked in 1990 with 1,780 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 US457
All-Time Births457
1 in X1 in 725,272
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1990
World Rank#294
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.