Christiana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Follower of Christ
Meaning of the Name Christiana
Christiana is a feminine form of the name Christian, which is derived from the Latin name Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has roots in Christian religious beliefs and signifies a strong connection to the Christian faith. The name became more popular during the Middle Ages and has since remained a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional and meaningful name.
Popularity of the Name Christiana
The popularity for the name Christiana peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 309 births, which ranked number 1,280 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Christiana had the most female births in 1996 with 309, which ranked number 699 out of 15,892 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Christiana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 218 births to 92 births, a decline of -57.80%. Among females, Christiana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 218 births to 92 births, a decline of -57.80%.
Nationwide Popularity of Christiana
- 20 Year Trend of Christiana: -65.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Christiana: -57.80%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Christiana: -57.80%
Popularity of Christiana by State
Among females, Christiana was most popular in Southeastern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NC, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Christiana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Christiana
- Total Births of Christiana: 84 (-8.27%)
- Female Births of Christiana: 84 (-8.27%)
Given the downward trend of Christiana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.27% decrease in total births, for a total of 84 births in 2024. For Females, births for Christiana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 84 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.27%.