Cristina

Cristina is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 163 girls in the United States.

Cristina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cristina

Cristina belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cristina first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #163 in 1986, and in 2024 163 babies received the name — 52,299 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cristina in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#163 in 1986
Peak year
1990
Babies named Cristina in 2024
163
Total since 1880
52,299

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cristina mean?

The meaning of Cristina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cristina a boy or girl name?

Cristina is a girl name. In 2024, 163 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cristina?

Cristina comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Cristina?

Cristina first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #163 in 1986, and 163 babies were given the name in 2024.

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