Cristiana
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "a Christian woman".
Name Census estimates that about 892 living Americans carry the first name Cristiana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cristiana today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cristiana births was 2005 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cristiana. 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
892
~ 1 in 384,254 Americans
Peak year
2005
42 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,755
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Cristiana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cristiana from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 315 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cristiana 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 Cristiana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cristianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Cristiana, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cristiana
The name Cristiana has its origins in Late Latin, derived from the Latin word "Christianus" meaning "a Christian". This name gained prominence during the early Christian era, particularly in regions where Latin and its dialects were spoken, such as the Roman Empire and later parts of Europe.
Cristiana was a name bestowed upon Christian believers, reflecting their faith and adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ. It was a way to identify oneself as a follower of Christianity in a time when the religion was still spreading and gaining acceptance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cristiana can be found in the writings of the early Christian theologian and philosopher, Tertullian, who lived in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. He mentioned the name in his work "Apologeticus" while discussing the persecution of Christians during that period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Cristiana was relatively common among Christian families, particularly in regions where Latin or its derivatives were spoken. It was a name that carried a strong religious connotation and was often bestowed upon devout Christian women.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Cristiana include:
1. Cristiana de Pisa (c. 1364 - c. 1430), an Italian Roman Catholic nun and writer who authored works on the spiritual life and mysticism.
2. Cristiana Trivulzio (1508 - 1569), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and intellectuals during the Renaissance period.
3. Cristiana Reyna (c. 1604 - c. 1666), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Madrid.
4. Cristiana di Svezia (1626 - 1689), the Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication in 1654, known for her patronage of the arts and sciences.
5. Cristiana Mariana de Austria (1637 - 1686), an Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Spain, who served as the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands from 1663 to 1675.
The name Cristiana carries a rich historical significance, rooted in the early days of Christianity and its spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a name that reflects a deep connection to the Christian faith and its cultural heritage.
People
Cristiana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cristiana 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
Cristiana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cristiana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 892 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cristiana 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 384,254 US residents.
Is Cristiana a common name?
We classify Cristiana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 917 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cristiana most popular?
The single biggest year for Cristiana was 2005, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cristiana is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cristiana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cristiana 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.