UK girl's name
Stina
A feminine diminutive of Christina, a name derived from the ancient Greek word "Khristos", meaning "anointed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Stina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Stina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Stina. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Stina ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Stina.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Stina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Stina mean?
The name Stina is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, primarily found in Sweden and Norway. It is a diminutive form of the Old Norse name Steinunn, which is derived from the elements "steinn" meaning "stone" and "unnr" meaning "wave" or "luck." The name Steinunn was popular among the Vikings during the 9th to 11th centuries.
Stina can also be traced back to the Old Swedish name Stina, which was a pet form of the name Christina. This name was derived from the Greek name Khristina, meaning "follower of Christ." The name Christina was introduced to Scandinavia through Christianity and gained popularity during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stina can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which are historical narratives from the 13th and 14th centuries. Stina was mentioned as the name of a female character in the Saga of the Greenlanders, written around 1200 AD.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Stina. One of the earliest was Stina Bielke (1553-1618), a Swedish noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Christina of Sweden. Another prominent figure was Stina Blackstenius (1798-1876), a Swedish writer and feminist who campaigned for women's rights and education.
In the 20th century, Stina Aronson (1892-1956) was a Swedish actress and director who worked in both film and theater. Stina Bergman (1920-2015) was a Swedish author and journalist, best known for her children's books and her work as a war correspondent during World War II.
More recently, Stina Nilsson (born 1993) is a renowned Swedish cross-country skier who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, including a gold medal in the team sprint event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
While the name Stina has its roots in ancient Scandinavian cultures, it has remained a popular choice for parents in Sweden and Norway, carrying a rich history and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Stina over time
The chart below shows babies named Stina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Stina, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Stina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5341 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4524 | 4 | 1 |
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- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Stina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Stina in the UK right now?
In 2017, Stina was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Stina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Stina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Stina?
A feminine diminutive of Christina, a name derived from the ancient Greek word "Khristos", meaning "anointed".
How many people are called Stina in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Stina across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.