Christin
Christin was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked 286th with 926 babies. More babies were named Christin in the 1980s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Christine) French form of Christina; 'Christian' · French, Latin, Greek
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- 70% girls, 30% boys2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1989926 babies
- Total since 1880
- 12,217babies recorded
What does the name Christin mean?
Christin is a spelling of Christine, pronounced the same way, so it shares Christine's meaning and origin.
Christine is the French form of Christina, as Wiktionary notes. Christina comes from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ', from Greek Khristos 'anointed', a translation of Hebrew mashiaḥ 'messiah'. Saint Christina was an early martyr, and the medieval writer Christine de Pizan is a famous bearer. It was very common in the US in the mid-20th century.
Χριστός (Khristos) (Ancient Greek, “anointed; Christ”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: Christina, Kristine, Christie, Tina, Chris.
See also: Latin names, names that mean God.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Christine', Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Christina', DMNES (Durham University)
Christin popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Rank (boys) | Babies (girls) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | #8,508 | — | 12 | — |
| 2010 | #4,512 | #4,701 | 32 | 20 |
| 2000 | #1,529 | #3,086 | 119 | 28 |
| 1990 | #614 | #2,224 | 366 | 32 |
| 1980 | #422 | #2,166 | 515 | 24 |
| 1970 | #941 | #4,321 | 135 | 6 |
| 1960 | #2,585 | — | 22 | — |
| 1950 | #3,715 | — | 9 | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
How popular is Christin, counting every spelling?
Christin is a spelling of Christine, a name family that ranked #769 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 355 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine | 176 | #1,274 | 1,015 |
| Kristen | 96 | #1,999 | 673 |
| Kristine | 49 | #3,228 | 231 |
| Kristin | 29 | #4,706 | 171 |
| Christyn | 5 | #15,416 | 33 |
| Christin | — | — | 31 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Christin?
About 10,800 people born in the US named Christin are alive today, with a median age of 41; half are between 35 and 46. That makes Christin mostly worn by adults in their thirties to fifties.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Christin: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Christin, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Christin
What does Christin mean?
Christin is a spelling of Christine, which means “French form of Christina; 'Christian'” (French, Latin, Greek origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Christin?
Christin was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked 286th with 926 babies. More babies were named Christin in the 1980s than in any other decade.
Is Christin a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, 70% girls, 30% boys given the name Christin in the US.