Christinia
Feminine name derived from the Latin "Christianus" meaning "a Christian woman".
Name Census estimates that about 1,085 living Americans carry the first name Christinia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Christinia today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christinia births was 1979 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christinia. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 315,903 Americans
Peak year
1979
61 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,038
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Christinia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Christinia from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 463 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christinia 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 Christinia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Christinias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Virginia, Ohio recorded the most babies named Christinia, while West Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Christinia
The name Christinia originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to the early Christian era. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed one" or "Christ." This name holds deep religious significance within the Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christinia can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Church Father, St. Ambrose of Milan. He mentioned a Christian martyr named Christinia who was persecuted for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the 6th century, a Byzantine abbess named Christinia played a prominent role in the establishment of a monastery in Constantinople. Her devotion and leadership contributed to the growth of monastic life within the Eastern Orthodox Church.
During the medieval period, the name Christinia gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian influences. One notable figure was Christinia of Markyate, an English nun and prioress who lived in the 12th century. She was renowned for her piety and spiritual writings.
In the 16th century, Christinia Brugia, an Italian painter and engraver, gained recognition for her artistic talents. Her works were often commissioned by churches and religious institutions, reflecting the influence of the name's Christian roots.
Another notable figure was Christinia Waidner, a German writer and poet from the 17th century. Her literary works explored themes of faith, spirituality, and the human condition, reflecting the profound meaning associated with the name Christinia.
Throughout history, the name Christinia has been carried by numerous individuals, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures, its connection to the Christian faith and the concept of the "anointed one" has remained a central theme.
People
Christinia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Christinia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christinia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,085 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christinia 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 315,903 US residents.
Is Christinia a common name?
We classify Christinia as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christinia most popular?
The single biggest year for Christinia was 1979, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christinia is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Christinia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christinia 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.
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.