Christiane is of French origin and means "follower of Christ". It is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus', which was used to refer to Christians during the early Christian period. The name gained popularity in France and other European countries during the Middle Ages. Today, it remains a widely recognized female given name throughout the world.
The name Christiane peaked in popularity in the mid-1960s to early 1970s, with a significant rise from 41 births in 1955 to 70 births in 1969. The highest number of births occurred in 1971 with 87 newborn girls named Christiane. However, its popularity declined steadily thereafter, with only 6 or fewer births per year since 2013.