Total births
922
Girls' name · since 1962
Cristiana
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 922 babies named Cristiana, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15646
- among girls today
- 922
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Cristiana currently ranks #15646 among girls' names in America, with 922 babies recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Cristiana recorded 922 times among girls since 1962, holding rank #15646 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #15646 among girls today
- 922 born since 1962
- 2000s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cristiana is currently the #15646 girls' name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 922 born since 1962, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15646
- among girls today
- 922
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Cristiana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15646
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Cristiana was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
42 babies were named Cristiana in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Cristiana compares
922 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cristiana's all-time total is 141% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cristiana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 922 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Cristiana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cristiana splits its recorded history at 1998: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cristiana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#15,646
Active since
1962
Cristiana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Cristiana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cristiana's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Cristiana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
215 births
- 2000s
2000s
315 births
- 2010s
2010s
200 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 315 births (34% of all-time use).
How Cristiana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cristiana's total volume
Cristiana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cristiana by state
Where Cristiana concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 21 | 2.3% |
California share of Cristiana's total US births 9.3%
Even split
86 of 922 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cristiana? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 922 babies named Cristiana. Today it holds rank #15646 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 42 births.
When was Cristiana most popular? ▼
Cristiana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Cristiana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cristiana are California (86 births), Texas (24 births), New York (21 births).
How long has the name Cristiana been used? ▼
Cristiana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 64 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Cristiana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cristina, Cristal, Cristy, Cristin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cristiana's data
- Cristiana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cristianas (86 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cristiana
Nearby Names Like Cristiana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cristiana
Cristina Girl
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Cristal Girl
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Cristy Girl
#5045 8,200 births
Cristin Girl
4,269 births
Crista Girl
4,246 births
Compare Cristiana side by side: Cristiana vs Cristina Cristiana vs Cristal Cristiana vs Cristy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1962–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cristiana: #15646 Girls' Name - 922 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cristiana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cristiana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.