Will my child share the name Cristina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Cristina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cristina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cristina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cristina is declining: down 1,281 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #850 in 1997.

Is Cristina a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cristina is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cristina a popular baby name in the United States?

Cristina does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cristina

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Cristina is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cristina in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Cristina

Cristina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1265 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #850 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cristina is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cristina in their class.