Christ Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKris / /krɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'the anointed one'; Latin: 'Christus'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christ is derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one', which is a translation of the Hebrew 'Mashiach' or Messiah. It is primarily associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often as a title rather than a personal name. In Christian tradition, it signifies the belief in Jesus as the savior.
Trend Summary
The name Christ has seen limited use as a personal name in the U.S., often more commonly used as a title.
Similar Names
Variants
- Krist
- Kris
International Variants
- Cristo (Spanish)
- Christophe (French)
- Cristian (Italian)
Famous people named Christ
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christ was first seen in the United States in 1880. Christ has ranked as high as #841 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, and California. In the past 5 years the name Christ has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christ (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 15 |
| 1881 | 21 |
| 1882 | 23 |
| 1883 | 17 |
| 1884 | 15 |
| 1885 | 23 |
| 1886 | 16 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 20 |
| 1890 | 20 |
| 1891 | 19 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 24 |
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 29 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 61 |
| 1918 | 58 |
| 1919 | 51 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1921 | 45 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 56 |
| 1925 | 65 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1927 | 55 |
| 1928 | 68 |
| 1929 | 49 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 29 |