Kristina
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1985, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Kristina has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kristina — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#57
in 1985
Current rank
#1732
in 2024
Years tracked
92
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Kristina reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #57 nationally with 5,566 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #776 (2014) to #1732 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Kristina ranks #1732 nationally for girls, with 117 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,732 | 117 |
| 2023 | #1,576 | 134 |
| 2022 | #1,458 | 152 |
| 2021 | #1,318 | 171 |
| 2020 | #1,298 | 170 |
| 2019 | #1,132 | 214 |
| 2018 | #1,083 | 233 |
| 2017 | #970 | 271 |
Kristina — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2344
in 1979
Last ranked
#9872
in 1996
Years tracked
28
1959–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1959, Kristina reached its peak popularity for boys in 1979, ranking #2344 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Kristina hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1996, when it stood at #9872.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #9,872 | 5 |
| 1994 | #7,416 | 7 |
| 1993 | #8,215 | 6 |
| 1990 | #4,297 | 13 |
| 1989 | #2,577 | 25 |
| 1988 | #2,407 | 25 |
| 1987 | #3,873 | 12 |
| 1986 | #3,212 | 15 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kristina most popular?
Kristina was most popular in 1985, when it ranked #57 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kristina becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kristina?
At least 136,992 babies have been recorded with the name Kristina in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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