Kristina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning of the Name Kristina
Kristina is a feminine form of the name Christian. It is of Greek origin and means 'follower of Christ'. The name became popular in the Christian world due to its association with the saints and biblical figures. It is a classic and timeless name that is widely used in different cultures.
Popularity of the Name Kristina
The popularity for the name Kristina peaked in popularity in the year 1985 with 5,566 births, which ranked number 118 out of 18,256 unique names for that year. Kristina had the most female births in 1985 with 5,566, which ranked number 57 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1988 with 25, which ranked number 2,367 out of 8,492 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kristina has declined sharply over the last ten years from 409 births to 150 births, a decline of -63.33%. Among females, Kristina has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 409 births to 150 births, a decline of -63.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kristina
- 20 Year Trend of Kristina: -87.06%
- 10 Year Trend of Kristina: -63.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kristina: -63.33%
Popularity of Kristina by State
Among females, Kristina was most popular in Midwestern states with 37 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kristina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1512 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1259 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kristina
- Total Births of Kristina: 136 (-9.54%)
- Female Births of Kristina: 136 (-9.54%)
Given the downward trend of Kristina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 136 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kristina have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 136 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.54%.