Name meaning & stats
Christina
Christina means “follower of Christ” (Ancient Greek origin). 469,197 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Christinas are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“follower of Christ”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
469,197 US babies were named Christina between 1940 and 2025.
Where Christinas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | High · 59 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Medium · 22 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | Medium · 20 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 20 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Christinas show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Christina has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Christina is the main spelling
- Christina 96%
- Christiana 2%
- Christianna 1%
- Christena <1%
- Christinia <1%
- Chrystina <1%
- Christyna <1%
- Christeena <1%
- Christyana <1%
- Christana <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1985)