Chrystine
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "Christos" meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 220 living Americans carry the first name Chrystine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrystine today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrystine births was 1951 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrystine. 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
220
~ 1 in 1,557,974 Americans
Peak year
1951
13 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2001 SSA rank
#13,881
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Chrystine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrystine from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 61 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
Chrystine 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 Chrystine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrystine
The name Chrystine is derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed one" or "the anointed." It is a feminine form of the name Christopher, which was originally a Greek name formed from the words "Christos" and "phero," meaning "to bear."
In ancient times, the name Christos was used to refer to Jesus Christ, as he was considered the "anointed one" by Christians. The name Chrystine, therefore, has strong Christian roots and was likely first used as a name for girls born into Christian families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chrystine can be found in the 13th century, when a woman named Chrystine of Markyate was a renowned English recluse and mystic. She lived from around 1180 to 1246 and is celebrated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
In the 16th century, Chrystine de Pizan, a French writer and philosopher, was born in 1364 in Venice. She is considered one of the earliest feminist writers and is remembered for her works that advocated for women's rights and education.
Another notable Chrystine was Chrystine Leypoldt, a German artist and painter who lived from 1672 to 1730. She was known for her still-life paintings and her works depicting religious themes.
In the 19th century, Chrystine Brémontier, a French botanist and mycologist, made significant contributions to the field of botany. She lived from 1790 to 1849 and is credited with discovering several new species of fungi.
Lastly, Chrystine Heyraud, a French actress and singer, was born in 1914 and lived until 1998. She had a successful career in French cinema and theater, appearing in numerous films and plays throughout her life.
While the name Chrystine has its roots in the Christian tradition, it has been used by people of various faiths and cultures throughout history, and its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries.
People
Chrystine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrystine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Chrystine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrystine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 220 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrystine 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 1,557,974 US residents.
Is Chrystine a common name?
We classify Chrystine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 356 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrystine most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrystine was 1951, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrystine is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chrystine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrystine 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.