Christan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-tan / /ˈkrɪstən/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: follower of Christ; Greek: anointed one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christan is derived from the Latin name Christianus, which means 'follower of Christ.' It has been used since the early Christian era and gained popularity in various cultures. The name reflects a significant religious heritage and has been borne by many notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Christan has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Christian
- Kristan
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Krisztian (Hungarian)
Famous people named Christan
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Fictional characters named Christan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christan was first seen in the United States in 1959. Christan has ranked as high as #1287 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Christan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christan (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |