Christine
Meaning: “Christian (woman)”
About the name Christine
Christine is a girl name with Latin roots, meaning “Christian (woman)”. It is related to Christina, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a classic, unique feel. In 2025, Christine ranked #1274 for girls in the US, with 176 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1952. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Christine were girls.
Etymology
Shares its root with Christina, which comes from Latin, meaning “Christian (woman)”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Christine”, “Christina”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1274
- In 2015
- #790
- Babies in 2025
- 176
Popularity of Christine, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Christine
- Adrienne“from the Roman harbor Hadria”
- Deanna“goddess”
- Diane“goddess”
- Kristin“Christian (woman)”
- Tina“Christian (woman)”
- Celeste“Heavenly”
- Christy“Christian (woman)”
- Cindy“Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”
- Clemence“mercy; mildness”
- Clementine“Merciful, gentle”
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.