Christine
Meaning: Follower of Christ, anointed
Origin: Latin/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #19
Total births: 15,732
History: Christine peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. Christine Anu brought Torres Strait Islander music to mainstream Australian audiences with 'My Island Home.' The name bridges old and new Australia — traditional European naming meeting Indigenous cultural celebration.
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| Current rank (1992) | #82 |
| Babies named Christine in 1992 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 15,732 |
| Peak year | 1952 (1,346 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1952–1992 (41 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Christine
What does the name Christine mean?
Christine means “Follower of Christ, anointed” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Christine?
Christine has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Christine in Australia?
Christine ranked #82 in Australia in 1992 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Christine most popular?
Christine peaked in 1952 with 1,346 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Christine a boy or girl name?
Christine is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Christines in registered births are female.
Is the name Christine rising or falling in popularity?
Christine has fallen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #64 in 1987 to #82 in 1992.
How long has Christine been recorded in Australia?
Christine appears in birth records in Australia across 41 years — from 1952 through 1992.