UK girl's name
Cristina
A feminine name of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning "a Christian woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cristina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cristina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 35 births.
This profile covers 527 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 26% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 588 living people in the UK are called Cristina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cristina ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 35 girls were registered as Cristina.
- • Cristina ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
- • About 588 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cristina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2017
35 births
Estimated living
588
2026
Meaning
What does Cristina mean?
The name Cristina has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the name Christos, meaning "anointed one". It later spread to ancient Rome, where it became associated with early Christianity. The earliest recorded use of the name Cristina can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was given to a Christian saint and martyr.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cristina gained popularity across Europe as a variation of the name Christina. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Cristina of Markyate, an English nun and anchoress who lived in the 12th century. During the Renaissance period, the name became more widespread, particularly in Italy and Spain.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Cristina was Queen Christina of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 to 1654. Known for her intelligence and unconventional lifestyle, she abdicated her throne to convert to Catholicism and pursue her interests in the arts and sciences.
In the 17th century, Cristina Trivulzio Belgiojoso was an Italian noblewoman and patriot who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. She fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and worked to unite the Italian states under a single flag.
In the realm of literature, Cristina Rossetti, an English poet and writer, is celebrated for her remarkable contributions to Victorian-era poetry. Born in 1830, her works often explored themes of religion, nature, and love, earning her a place among the most influential poets of her time.
Another notable figure was Cristina Ayala, a Paraguayan writer and feminist activist who lived from 1888 to 1936. She advocated for women's rights and education, and her literary works shed light on the struggles and experiences of women in her country.
In more recent history, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the former President of Argentina, held office from 2007 to 2015. She was the first woman elected as president of her country and played a significant role in shaping Argentina's economic and social policies during her tenure.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cristina over time
The chart below shows babies named Cristina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cristina, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 35 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cristina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cristina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1923 | 77 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1550 | 207 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1486 | 168 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1108 | 75 | 4 |
Geography
Where Cristina is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Cristina. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Cristina ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
Across the UK
Cristina in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#798 in 2016
17 years of NRS records, 62 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#432 in 2017
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Cristina
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Cristina Borra
announcer; journalist
presenter
1975-
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Cristina Negretti
(born 1956)
1956-
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Cristina Flesher Fominaya
writer; translator; sociologist; university teacher
Cristina Flesher Fominaya is Reader in Social Politics and Media, Department of Politics, History, and International Relations, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
1950-
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Cristina M Evans
data scientist
British hydrological data scientist
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Cristina Tegolo
politician
local politician in Bury, Greater Manchester
Related
Names similar to Cristina
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- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Cristina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cristina in the UK right now?
In 2024, Cristina was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Cristina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 35 babies registered as Cristina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cristina?
A feminine name of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning "a Christian woman".
How many people are called Cristina in the UK?
A total of 527 babies have been registered as Cristina across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 62 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Cristina most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Cristina ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #432 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.