Cristene
Pure, pristine, or unblemished; a feminine name derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Cristene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cristene today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cristene births was 1953 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cristene. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cristene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1953
7 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1981 SSA rank
#10,743
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Cristene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cristene from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Cristene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cristene 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 Cristene 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 Cristene
The name Cristene is a variant spelling of the French name Christine, which is derived from the Latin name Christiana. The name Christiana is a feminine form of the Latin word Christianus, meaning "a Christian" or "follower of Christ." The name ultimately traces its roots back to the Greek name Χριστός (Christos), meaning "the anointed one," which was a title given to Jesus Christ.
The name Cristene was used in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and England, during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. It was popular among Christian communities as a way to express their religious devotion and association with the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cristene can be found in the "Domesday Book," a major census conducted in England in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Cristene, providing evidence of the name's usage during the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cristene. One example is Cristene de Pisan (c. 1364-c. 1430), a renowned Italian-French author and poet who is considered one of the earliest feminist writers in Europe. Her works, such as "The Book of the City of Ladies," challenged the misogynistic attitudes prevalent during her time.
Another prominent figure was Cristene de Muris (c. 1420-1480), a French composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of polyphonic music during the Renaissance period. Her treatise "Ars Nova" was influential in shaping the understanding of musical notation and rhythmic practices.
In the realm of religion, Cristene of Markyate (c. 1096-c. 1160) was an English nun and mystic who was venerated for her piety and devotion. Her life and spiritual experiences were recorded in the "Life of Christina of Markyate," a valuable historical source for understanding religious life in 12th-century England.
Moving to the literary world, Cristene Rossetti (1830-1894) was an English poet and writer who was part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Her works, such as "Goblin Market" and "Remember," explored themes of love, loss, and religious devotion, earning her recognition as one of the foremost female poets of the Victorian era.
Finally, Cristene de Pizan (c. 1364-c. 1430), mentioned earlier, is often regarded as one of the most influential and prolific female writers of the Middle Ages. Her extensive body of work, spanning poetry, biographies, and political treatises, provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of 15th-century France.
People
Cristene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cristene 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
Cristene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cristene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cristene 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Cristene a common name?
We classify Cristene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cristene most popular?
The single biggest year for Cristene was 1953, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cristene is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Cristene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cristene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cristene 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 Cristene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cristene 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 Cristene 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Cristene?
You can see how many people have the name Cristene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.