Christen Unisex

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-ten / ˈkrɪs.tən

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: Christian; English: Follower of Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christen is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. The name reflects a strong religious connotation and has been used for both boys and girls.

Trend Summary

The name Christen has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kristen
  • Kristin

International Variants

  • Cristiano (Italian)
  • Cristian (Spanish)
  • Christian (German)
  • Christiaan (Dutch)

Famous people named Christen

Christen Press is an American soccer player known for her contributions to the U.S. Women's National Team.

Christen Harper is an American model and actress recognized for her role in the television series 'The Goldbergs'.

Fictional characters named Christen

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christen was first seen in the United States in 1916. Christen has ranked as high as #1166 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Christen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Christen (2016)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165
19196
19296
19496
19506
19515
19529
19538
195414
195510
195612
195711
195812
195914
19607
196215
196312
196415
196521
19666
196717
196817
196926
197029
197134
197237
197330
197441
197544
197642
197734
197827
197931
198030
198131
198232
198334
198454
198549
198641
198759
198851
198947
199049
199161
199252
199349
199441
199531
199649
199742
199832
199940
200049
200141
200240
200343
200456
200538
200632
200736
200833
200923
201030
201125
201222
201321
201422
201526
201627
201716
201823
201913
202022
202117
202214
202314
20249