Chirstina
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Chirstina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chirstina today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chirstina births was 1976 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chirstina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
1976
24 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1990 SSA rank
#6,542
Tracked since 1965
Census
Chirstina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 221 people with the first name Chirstina, which placed it at #36,071 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,071
National first-name rank
People counted
221
221 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
50.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chirstina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chirstina is White at 50.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.9%) and Black (12.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chirstina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chirstina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.7% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino24.9% · 55
- Black or African American12.2% · 27
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.9% · 13
- Two or more races3.6% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 6
Popularity
Chirstina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chirstina from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 149 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chirstina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chirstina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chirstinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Chirstina, while Texas, Ohio, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chirstina
The name Christina has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "chosen one." This name is deeply intertwined with Christianity, as it was derived from the Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah." The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was given to Christian martyrs and saints who were believed to have been anointed by God.
The name Christina gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name was Saint Christina the Astonishing, a 13th-century Belgian saint known for her remarkable spiritual experiences and miraculous abilities. Another notable figure from this era was Christina of Markyate, an English nun and mystic who lived in the 12th century and was celebrated for her piety and devotion.
In the Renaissance period, the name Christina became associated with several influential women. Christina of Sweden, born in 1626, was a highly educated and unconventional monarch who abdicated her throne to pursue intellectual pursuits. Her legacy as a patron of the arts and sciences has left a lasting impact on Swedish culture.
The 17th century also saw the rise of Christina Georgina Rossetti, an English poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Victorian literary movement. Her works, such as "Goblin Market" and "Remember," explore themes of love, faith, and the complexities of human relationships.
In the 20th century, the name Christina gained further recognition with the actress Christina Hendricks, known for her role in the acclaimed television series "Mad Men." Another notable figure is Christina Aguilera, the Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter whose powerful vocals and dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
Throughout history, the name Christina has carried a sense of grace, strength, and devotion. From its ancient Greek roots to its modern-day representations, this name has left an indelible mark on various cultures and societies, inspiring individuals to embrace their unique identities and pursue their passions with unwavering determination.
People
Chirstina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chirstina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chirstina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chirstina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chirstina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Chirstina a common name?
We classify Chirstina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 313 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chirstina most popular?
The single biggest year for Chirstina was 1976, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chirstina is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chirstina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 221 people with the name Chirstina, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,071 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chirstina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chirstina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chirstina leans strongly female. 213 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chirstina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chirstina is White at 50.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.9%) and Black (12.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chirstina most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Chirstina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.7% (112 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chirstina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chirstina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chirstina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chirstina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chirstina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chirstina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Chirstina?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Chirstina at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.