Christine

Meaning of Christine

It means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. The name has a strong religious connotation.

Christine has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Christine

After ranking as high as #217 in 2000, Christine has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Christine

• Christine Lagarde
  French economist, former ECB President
• Christine Baranski
  Award-winning American actress, singer
• Christine McVie
  Singer-songwriter, Fleetwood Mac member
• Christine Sinclair
  Canadian soccer legend, Olympian
• Christine Blasey Ford
  American professor, research psychologist

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Questions about the name Christine

What does the name Christine mean?

Christine means it means 'follower of christ' or 'anointed'. the name has a strong religious connotation, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Christine a boy's or a girl's name?

Christine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Christine?

Christine did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Christine most popular?

Christine peaked at #217 in 2000.