Stina
A girl's name of Norse origin with 117 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Stina is a girl's baby name of Norse origin, a Swedish and Norwegian short form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' — from the Latin Christianus. In Scandinavia, Stina stands on its own as a complete given name rather than a nickname.
With its crisp sound and Nordic heritage, Stina feels fresh and modern while carrying centuries of history. It is stylistically aligned with other short Scandinavian names like Astrid, Sigrid, and Maja that have found international appeal.
EtymologyShow more
Stina first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1919. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Norse classification suggests a path from norse linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Stina has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #16169 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 21 | #17645 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | #15481 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | #15381 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 29 | #9589 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #11071 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 16 | #7412 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #5465 | — |
The Story of Stina
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Stina is a Gen X staple. Girls named Stina are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Stina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Stina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 29 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Stina by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1919–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #17306 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15031 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17659 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17829 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16197 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18895 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13537 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15287 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17619 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15464 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15298 |
| 1988 | 8 | #9141 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12261 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10235 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6718 |
| 1977 | 5 | #11071 |
| 1968 | 5 | #8037 |
| 1967 | 6 | #6692 |
| 1963 | 5 | #7507 |
| 1919 | 5 | #5465 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–2023