Christin

Meaning of Christin

Christin, pronounced KRISS-tin, bursts onto the scene with a Latin heartbeat and a modern twist—born from the ancient “Christianus,” it literally means “follower of Christ” yet wears its heritage like a vibrant fiesta dress, all faith and flavor. This unisex name moves with the confidence of a sunbeam dancing through stained-glass windows, carrying associations of strength, light and community wherever it goes. Though it shone brightest in the late ’80s—peaking near the top 300—it now feels like a secret handshake among fewer than a thousand newborns each year, an exclusive melody in a world of chorus lines. For families craving a name that’s both timeless and trailblazing, Christin delivers a dash of Latin soul, a wink of history and just the right dash of sparkle to set any child apart.