Kristene
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 857 living Americans carry the first name Kristene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristene today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristene births was 1971 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristene. 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
857
~ 1 in 399,947 Americans
Peak year
1971
45 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,972
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Kristene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristene from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 305 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristene 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 Kristene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kristenes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Kristene, while Texas, Indiana, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristene
The name Kristene is a variant of the feminine name Kristina, which is derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed" or "the anointed one". This name is directly connected to the name Christ, referring to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.
The name Kristene can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, particularly in regions where the Greek language and culture had a significant influence. It is believed that the name became popular among early Christian communities, as a way to honor and pay homage to Jesus Christ and the teachings of Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kristene can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher and theologian, Clement of Alexandria, who lived in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries AD. In his works, he mentions a woman named Kristene, who was a follower of Christianity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kristene. One of the most prominent was Kristene of Denmark, a Danish princess who lived in the 12th century. She was the daughter of King Valdemar I and was known for her piety and charitable works.
Another notable figure was Kristene of Anhalt, a German noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Prince Wolfgang of Anhalt and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
In the realm of literature, Kristene of Pisa was an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 13th century. She is best known for her work "Il Tesoro", which was a collection of poems and essays on various topics, including religion, philosophy, and science.
The name Kristene has also been associated with several saints in the Christian tradition. One of the most notable was Saint Kristene of Tyre, who was a 4th-century martyr and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Another famous bearer of the name was Kristene Leijonhufvud, a Swedish noble and military leader who lived in the 16th century. She played a crucial role in the Swedish War of Liberation and is celebrated as a national hero in Sweden.
While the name Kristene has its roots in the Christian tradition, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over the centuries. Each culture and time period has added its own unique interpretations and associations to this name, making it a rich and diverse part of the global cultural tapestry.
People
Kristene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 857 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristene 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 399,947 US residents.
Is Kristene a common name?
We classify Kristene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,008 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristene most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristene was 1971, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristene is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristene 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.