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Cristina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningfollower of Christ · Greek

Cristina is a Mexican girl name meaning “follower of Christ”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Cristina and you get Cristian. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationCristina peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Cristina you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 12,563 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryCristina first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Cristinas? Head to Texas, where it's the #917 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1906–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

TX rank #917

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Cristina

Cristina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “follower of Christ”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Cristina

What does the name Cristina mean?

Cristina means “follower of Christ” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Christian (“follower of Christ”), Christina (“follower of Christ”), Kristian (“follower of Christ”) and Kristen (“follower of Christ”).

What is the origin of the name Cristina?

Cristina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Cristina a boy or girl name?

Cristina is a girl name. In 2025, 128 US girls were named Cristina.

How popular is the name Cristina?

Cristina ranked #1,622 for US girls in 2025, given to 128 babies. Its best year was 1986, when it reached #163. Over the last five years it has slipped 328 places.

What names are similar to Cristina?

If you like Cristina, you might also like Christian, Christina, Kristian and Kristen.

What should I know before naming my baby Cristina?

Cristina is a Mexican girl name meaning “follower of Christ”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.