English diminutive of Christine or Christina, from Greek Christos meaning anointed one; a breezy, informal pet form that became a standalone name in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames
chris
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Peaked in the 1970s-1980s in the US; feels cheerfully retro rather than current.
The cultural moment.
Common in the US, UK, and Australia in the 1970s-1980s; now nostalgic.