Hristine
A feminine given name derived from the Greek name "Christina" meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Hristine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hristine today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hristine births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hristine. 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 Hristine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1987 SSA rank
#10,323
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Hristine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hristine 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 Hristine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hristine
The name Hristine is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "the anointed one." It is a variant of the name Christine, which has its roots in Christianity and is associated with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hristine can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire in the 5th century AD. During this time, the Christian faith was spreading rapidly throughout the region, and the name was likely adopted as a way to honor and celebrate the new religion.
In the Middle Ages, the name Hristine gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was often given to girls born on or near the feast day of St. Christine, a 3rd-century Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hristine is found in the writings of the 6th-century Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who mentioned a woman named Hristine in his work "The Secret History."
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Hristine. One of the most famous was Hristine de Pizan (1364-1430), a renowned Italian-French author and philosopher who is considered one of the earliest feminist writers in Western literature.
Another well-known Hristine was Hristine de Lalaing (1516-1568), a Belgian noblewoman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the religious and political struggles of the 16th-century Low Countries.
In the 17th century, Hristine Marie of France (1606-1663), the second wife of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy, was a prominent figure at the court of Savoy and is remembered for her patronage of the arts and literature.
The 18th century saw the rise of Hristine Kirch (1696-1782), a German astronomer and the first woman to discover a comet. Her contributions to the field of astronomy paved the way for future generations of women in science.
In more recent times, Hristine Nöstlinger (1936-2018) was an acclaimed Austrian children's book author known for her humorous and insightful works, which tackled important social issues and challenged traditional gender roles.
While the name Hristine has roots in Christianity and has been used throughout various cultures and time periods, it has maintained a strong connection to its Greek origins and the ideals of the Christian faith.
People
Hristine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hristine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hristine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hristine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hristine 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Hristine a common name?
We classify Hristine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hristine most popular?
The single biggest year for Hristine was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hristine is about 42 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 Hristine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hristine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hristine 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 Hristine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hristine 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 Hristine 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 people are named Hristine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.