Find out how popular the first name Christyn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Christyn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Christyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Christyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Christyn.

The history of the first name Christyn

The name Christyn is a variant spelling of the name Christine, which has its origins in the Late Greek name Χριστίνα (Khristína). This name is derived from the Greek word Χριστός (Khristós), meaning "Christ" or "anointed one."

In the 3rd century, the name Christine was borne by a young Christian martyr from Tyre, who was tortured and executed for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Her story was recorded in the "Acta Sanctorum," a collection of hagiographies, and she was later venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

The name Christine gained popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was used in various forms, including Cristina, Cristine, and Kristina, among others.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is from the 9th century, when a nun named Christine of Stommeln lived in a convent in Germany. Another notable figure was Christine de Pizan, a celebrated Italian-French writer and philosopher who lived from 1364 to circa 1430.

During the Renaissance, the name became more widespread, and several notable bearers emerged. These include Christine of Lorraine, Duchess of Milan (1573-1619), and Christine Marie of France, Duchess of Savoy (1606-1663).

In more recent history, the name has been borne by several influential figures, such as Christine Lagarde, the former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Christine Blasey Ford, the American professor who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.

Other notable individuals named Christyn or Christine include the American actress Christine Baranski (born 1952), the Canadian singer-songwriter Christine McVie (1943-2022), and the British author Christine Pullein-Thompson (1925-2005).

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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