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The baby name Christine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪˈstiːn/ (KRIS-teen).

Christine is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /krɪˈstiːn/ (KRIS-teen)

What is the meaning of the name Christine ?

The baby name Christine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪˈstiːn/ (KRIS-teen).

Christine is Greek in Origin.

Christine is the French and English form of Latin Christina or Christiana, from Christianus meaning “a Christian,” ultimately from Greek Christos, “anointed.” It denotes a follower of Christ and has been recorded across Europe since the Middle Ages, with the French court helping to standardize the Christine spelling. Associations with early martyrs such as Saint Christina of Bolsena and Saint Christina of Tyre sustained its ecclesiastical appeal.

The name flourished in French, German, and Scandinavian lands, borne by nobles like Christine of France, and later spread into English via Huguenot and continental influence. In the United States and Britain it rose in the late 19th century, peaking in mid‑20th‑century use. Common diminutives are Chris, Chrissie, Christie, and Tina. International variants include Christina, Cristina (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian), Kristine and Kristin (Nordic, Baltic, Slavic), Kristina and Kristiina, Kirsten and Kerstin, and the related Christiane.

Christine has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Christine

Christine Lagarde Athlete|politician · Born 1956 · France Christine Lagarde is a prominent French politician known for her role as the President of the European Central Bank. Before this, she served as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, where she played a key role in addressing global financial challenges. Christine Baranski Actor · Born 1952 · United States Christine Baranski is a talented American actor best known for her role as Diane Lockhart in the TV series 'The Good Wife' and its spin-off 'The Good Fight'. She has also appeared in films like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Chicago', showcasing her versatility in both drama and musical comedy. Christine Jorgensen Actor · Born 1926 · United States Christine Jorgensen was an American actress and one of the first individuals to become widely known in the United States for having undergone gender reassignment surgery. Her transition brought international attention and she became a spokesperson for transgender people. She also performed in nightclubs and recorded a song titled 'I Enjoy Being a Girl.'
Christine Taylor Actor · Born 1971 · United States Christine Taylor is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady in 'The Brady Bunch Movie' and its sequel. She also starred in 'Zoolander' alongside Ben Stiller and appeared in the comedy 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'. Christine Ebersole Actor · Born 1953 · United States Christine Ebersole is an American actor best known for her roles in Broadway productions like '42nd Street' and 'Grey Gardens'. She has also appeared in films such as 'Amadeus' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. Her versatile talent has earned her multiple Tony Awards. Christine Lakin Actor · Born 1979 · United States Christine Lakin is best known for her role as Alicia 'Al' Lambert on the popular 1990s sitcom Step by Step. She has also appeared in films like Valentine's Day and The Hottie and the Nottie. Beyond acting, she has worked as a voice actress and director.

Celebrity babies named Christine

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Christine Reagan Ronald Reagan television actor ★★★★★

Christine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
PH 0 #10 102 5,607
BI 0 #12 1 425
HT 0 #12 1 399
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
MT Girls 0 #14 227 3,773
Austria Girls 0 #16 4,831 1,885
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
HT Girls 0 #19 5 950
MT 0 #19 25 1,767
PH Girls 0 #22 858 13,098
BI Girls 0 #23 11 726
CM Girls 0 #23 2,295 11,671
CM 0 #23 33 2,592
NA 0 #24 10 2,537
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
MO 0 #27 26 2,706
JM Girls 0 #30 466 7,507
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
Germany Girls 0 #34 10,927 4,949
LU 0 #34 33 2,830
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
LU Girls 0 #40 208 4,850
TW 0 #41 62 4,523
Austria Girls 1991 #44 222 58
ID Girls 0 #45 55 3,319
NA Girls 0 #45 252 7,146
SG Girls 0 #46 1,835 18,916
CN 0 #49 37 3,857
Austria 0 #51 286 850
CY 0 #52 9 1,632
SG 0 #53 289 11,010
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
JM 0 #55 33 3,714
TW Girls 0 #60 323 8,139
HK Girls 0 #66 2,168 16,104
QA 0 #68 33 7,011
CY Girls 0 #70 53 3,755
JP 0 #70 8 4,057
Germany 0 #71 841 2,542
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
BG 0 #76 7 1,799
MY 0 #77 317 12,352
DK Girls 0 #78 564 7,429
BN Girls 0 #81 26 5,459
GR Girls 0 #90 193 6,293
MO Girls 0 #90 192 7,056
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
DK 0 #95 132 5,198
HK 0 #97 369 8,483
MY Girls 0 #98 3,073 24,821
GR 0 #99 36 3,911
OM 0 #99 18 6,215
KW 0 #106 11 5,216
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
MU 0 #109 28 3,613
BW Girls 0 #112 37 4,216
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CR 0 #118 41 5,526
QA Girls 0 #120 216 15,378
Norway Girls 2025 #123 4 453
AE 0 #130 48 10,220
CN Girls 0 #130 322 8,829
MU Girls 0 #133 259 8,539
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
ZA Girls 0 #137 4,141 25,928
EE Girls 0 #138 5 1,888
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
ZA 0 #142 347 14,421
PR Girls 0 #144 18 3,171
KW Girls 0 #150 456 19,177
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
OM Girls 0 #156 262 15,987
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
AE Girls 0 #177 455 20,968
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
RU 0 #187 8 3,641
France Boys 1943 #191 3 630
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
EG 0 #201 279 6,387
Belgium Girls 1996 #203 27 415
BG Girls 0 #206 18 3,559
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
JP Girls 0 #208 38 6,592
AO Girls 0 #210 8 4,575
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
GH Girls 0 #216 120 6,973
HU Girls 0 #219 7 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
GH 0 #232 12 5,396
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
NL Girls 0 #241 1,569 5,933
PT 0 #243 8 4,161
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
NL 0 #250 147 2,481
LB 0 #251 631 13,263
Canada Girls 2024 #255 31 2,795
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
IL 0 #260 15 6,291
NG 0 #264 9 5,926
SA 0 #274 22 10,560
HR Girls 0 #276 14 3,687
JO Girls 0 #277 49 7,570
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
Finland 0 #293 15 830
EG Girls 0 #296 1,471 14,742
CZ Girls 0 #299 43 5,378
Finland Girls 0 #303 91 1,368
KZ Girls 0 #324 9 5,862
PE 0 #325 5 6,350
SD Girls 0 #327 19 7,678
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
BR 0 #332 14 5,969
PL Girls 0 #336 19 5,096
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PT Girls 0 #350 105 7,952
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
PH Boys 0 #363 21 11,440
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
CR Girls 0 #365 172 11,342
RU Girls 0 #380 122 11,913
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
CL 0 #385 27 6,867
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
Spain 0 #389 64 2,326
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
SA Girls 0 #399 631 25,931
BD Girls 0 #400 7 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Austria Boys 0 #433 10 2,180
PA Girls 0 #434 48 9,861
MX 0 #437 9 8,339
BH 0 #447 107 17,937
PS Girls 0 #447 77 10,981
Finland Girls 2026 #454 408 3,895
CM Boys 0 #464 87 12,054
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #479 26 11,303
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
IR Girls 0 #497 34 8,334
IT Girls 0 #498 1,857 9,415
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
NG Girls 0 #512 308 15,093
IL Girls 0 #516 102 11,648
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
UY Girls 0 #528 9 6,731
IT 0 #530 188 4,183
GT Girls 0 #533 9 7,500
SY 0 #535 203 11,684
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
Spain Girls 0 #561 487 5,561
AR Girls 0 #583 17 8,289
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
IN Girls 0 #607 25 13,121
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
United States Girls 2024 #720 197 8,487
TN 0 #721 109 13,765
KW Boys 0 #735 35 18,755
CL Girls 0 #760 92 14,098
OM Boys 0 #859 23 17,948
BR Girls 0 #861 81 12,708
United States Boys 2007 #865 7 7,493
PE Girls 0 #886 58 14,861
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #926 27 5,697
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
MA 0 #983 146 20,986
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,036 43 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
DZ 0 #1,112 65 20,130
TR 0 #1,121 91 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,136 48 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,139 40 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,574 41 28,008

Christine is popular in 94 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada

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People also ask about Christine

Christine is predominantly a girl's name.
Christine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /krɪˈstiːn/ (KRIS-teen).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Christina, Cristina, Kristine, Kristina, Kristen and Krista.
Across languages, Christine has these equivalents: 'Russian': 'Кристина (Kristina), 'Greek': 'Χριστίνα (Christina).
Yes, very popular — Christine ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Christine ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Christine's popularity is declining. It moved from #387 in 2011 to #393 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 15 notable people named Christine are in our database, including Christine Lagarde (Athlete|politician), Christine Baranski (Actor), Christine Jorgensen (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Christine for their child, including Ronald Reagan.