Cristina is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It comes from the word 'Christus', which means 'anointed'. In Christian tradition, it refers to someone who is anointed or consecrated. The name Cristina was particularly popular among early Christians and has been used throughout history in various forms such as Christina, Christine, Kristin, and Kris.
The name Cristina gained prominence during the Middle Ages when it became popular among royalty and nobility. Queen Cristina of Sweden, who ruled from 1632 to 1654, is one notable example. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and religious tolerance, which contributed to her popularity and influence.
In literature, Cristina has also been featured prominently. One of the most famous examples is Christina Rossetti's poem "Goblin Market", published in 1862. Rossetti was an English poet of the Victorian era who is celebrated for her narrative poems and devotional works.
Today, Cristina remains a popular name worldwide, with notable figures such as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, and Cristina Kenyon, American mathematician and computer scientist. Despite its historical roots, Cristina continues to be chosen by parents for their daughters due to its elegant sound and timeless appeal.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Cristina in the United States from 1975 to 2000. The data reveals a varied pattern over these years.
Starting from 1975, there were 5 babies named Cristina born that year. This number increased slightly to 6 in both 1976 and 1977 before jumping to 7 in 1978. After a slight dip to 6 births in 1979, the number of annual Cristina births began to rise more significantly.
In 1980, there were 11 babies named Cristina born, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This upward trend continued with 12 births in 1981 and reached its peak at 16 births in 1982. However, the following years saw a decrease again, with 12 births in 1983 and 11 in 1984.
Interestingly, the year 1986 saw another significant spike with 22 births, followed by another peak of 23 births in 1987. However, the late 1980s and early 1990s showed a decline once more, reaching its lowest point at 7 births in both 1995 and 1997.
Despite this decline, the name Cristina remained somewhat popular, with consistent birth numbers ranging between 7 to 14 from 1989 to 1994. The most recent data available, from the year 2000, shows that there were still 7 babies named Cristina born in the United States.
In total, over these 26 years, there were 270 babies named Cristina born in the United States. These statistics provide an interesting insight into the popularity and fluctuation of this particular name over time.