Boy · #8,702 in 2026

Christino

The Christinos was the name for the supporters of the claim of Isabel II to the throne of Spain during the First Carlist War. The Christinos drew their name from Maria Christina, the Queen Mother of Isabel II, who rallied the Spanish Liberals to her side against the reactionary Carlists, in favor of her daughter.

Current Rank
#8,702
Peak Rank
#4,583 (1977)
Total Babies
62
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1948
First Year
1999
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#4583
Peak Rank
62
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Christino

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Christinos was the name for the supporters of the claim of Isabel II to the throne of Spain during the First Carlist War. The Christinos drew their name from Maria Christina, the Queen Mother of Isabel II, who rallied the Spanish Liberals to her side against the reactionary Carlists, in favor of her daughter.

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Origin & history
After the death of Ferdinand VII and his bequest of the Spanish Crown to his daughter Isabella II , his brother, Don Carlos de Bourbon , lay claim to the Spanish throne. Spanish Liberals and Progressives flocked to the claim of Isabella, hoping to resist the reactionary Don Carlos and his supporters, and Maria Christiana assented to liberal political demands in exchange for their support of her daughters claim.

The Story of Christino

Christino first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 7 Christinos were born — ranking #4,583 that year. As of 2026, Christino ranks #8,702 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Christinos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Christino

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christino is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christino

What does the name Christino mean?
The Christinos was the name for the supporters of the claim of Isabel II to the throne of Spain during the First Carlist War. The Christinos drew their name from Maria Christina, the Queen Mother of Isabel II, who rallied the Spanish Liberals to her side against the reactionary Carlists, in favor of her daughter.
How popular is Christino in 2026?
In 2026, Christino ranks #8,702 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Christino most popular?
Christino reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #4,583 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Christino a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Christino is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Christino?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christino include Averil, Dwanye, Satish. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christino

Christino is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Christino's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #4,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Christino's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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