Kristiane is a female name of Scandinavian origin. It is a variant of the name Christine, which is derived from the Greek word "Christos", meaning "anointed" or "follower of Christ". Thus, Kristiane means "follower of Christ".
The name has been popular in Scandinavia for many centuries and was often used among the nobility. One notable figure with this name is Kristiane Kahle, a German mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory.
In English-speaking countries, the name Kristiane is not as commonly used as its variant Christine, but it remains a unique and elegant choice for parents looking for a distinct name for their daughter. It has a distinctive sound and offers a nod to Scandinavian culture and history.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Kristiane in the United States from 1965 to 2006, we can observe some trends over time.
The name Kristiane first appeared in the U.S. baby name data in 1965 with 7 births that year. The popularity of the name seemed to fluctuate throughout the following decades, with no clear upward or downward trend.
In fact, the number of babies named Kristiane peaked in 1972 with 11 births. This was also the only year where more than 10 babies were given this name. After this peak, the number of annual births with the name Kristiane dropped below double digits and remained relatively stable between 5 to 6 births per year for most years until 2006.
It's worth noting that there were no reported births with the name Kristiane in some of the recorded years (1966-1968, 1973, 1976-1977, 1979-1981, 1983-1989, 1991-1994, and 1996-2005). This suggests that the name Kristiane was not a particularly popular choice during these years.
In total, there were 114 births with the name Kristiane in the United States between 1965 and 2006. While this number is not large compared to other names, it shows that Kristiane has been present as a given name for girls in the U.S. over several decades.