Cristina

Meaning of Cristina

It means 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ.' It refers to someone who believes in Christianity.

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

Popularity of Cristina

After ranking as high as #336 in 2001, Cristina has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cristina

• Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
  Former President of Argentina
• Cristina Saralegui
  Cuban-American talk show host
• Cristina Scabbia
  Italian singer, Lacuna Coil
• Cristina Ferrare
  American model and TV host
• Cristina Pedroche
  Spanish TV presenter and model

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Questions about the name Cristina

What does the name Cristina mean?

Cristina means it means 'a christian' or 'follower of christ.' it refers to someone who believes in christianity, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Cristina?

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

When was Cristina most popular?

Cristina peaked at #336 in 2001.