How Many People Are Named Kristine?

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

Kristine
Rare
Greek

Kristine means 'ruler of the house' and is a rare female name. It's estimated that 1 in 4,314 Americans today are named Kristine, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 3,541 births.

~76,502
Living in US
1 in 4,314
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler of the house
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dominant Caring Strong Resilient
6
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,502
Worldwide Bearers
#4,335
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,771
🇸🇪 Sweden
640
🇳🇱 Netherlands
570
🇳🇿 New Zealand
516
🇮🇩 Indonesia
493
🇹🇭 Thailand
457
🇪🇪 Estonia
322
🇷🇺 Russia
304
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇺🇬 Uganda
289

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
163 (0%)
♀ Female
76,339 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
4,177
Would be under 30 (5%)
53,122
Would be 30–60 (63%)
27,161
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 84,460 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: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

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

📜 Kristine Through the Generations

Kristine has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1970, reflecting a shift away from traditional names. Today, people named Kristine span a wide age range, with most falling between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, only 5% of Kristines are under 30, indicating a generation gap in naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10,938
New York 6,887
Illinois 5,880
Wisconsin 5,550
Michigan 5,359
Minnesota 4,246
Ohio 4,020
Pennsylvania 3,763
Massachusetts 2,824
Washington 2,749

⭐ Famous People Named Kristine

Kristine variant of Christine, is a feminine given name. It may refer to:Kristine Aleksanyan, Armenian footballer Kristine Andersen, Danish handball player Kristine Anigwe, Nigerian-American basketball player Kristine Aono, American artist Kristine Arnold, country singer and member of Sweethearts of the Rodeo, born Kristine Oliver Kristine Austgulen, Norwegian basketball player Kristine Baker, American judge Kristine Balanas, Latvian violinist Kristine Bartlett, New Zealander aged care worker and equal pay activist Kristine Brown, African-American vocalist better known as Iqua Colson Kristine …

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Kristine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kristine's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Kristine

How Many People Have the Name Kristine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 76,502 people in the United States currently share the name Kristine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,314 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kristine a Common or Rare Name?

Kristine is classified as 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 Kristine Mean?

Kristine means "ruler of the house" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kristine Most Popular?

The name Kristine reached peak popularity in 1970, with 3,541 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 Kristine?

Approximately 76,502 people named Kristine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 84,460. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,314 Americans.

Is Kristine a rare name?

Kristine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,314 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kristine mean?

Kristine means "ruler of the house" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Kristine more male or female?

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

When was Kristine most popular?

Kristine peaked in 1970 with 3,541 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 US76,502
All-Time Births84,460
1 in X1 in 4,314
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1970
World Rank#4,335
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.