Christen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-ten / ˈkrɪs.tənLatin; 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
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1916 | 5 |
1919 | 6 |
1929 | 6 |
1949 | 6 |
1950 | 6 |
1951 | 5 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 8 |
1954 | 14 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 12 |
1957 | 11 |
1958 | 12 |
1959 | 14 |
1960 | 7 |
1962 | 15 |
1963 | 12 |
1964 | 15 |
1965 | 21 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 17 |
1968 | 17 |
1969 | 26 |
1970 | 29 |
1971 | 34 |
1972 | 37 |
1973 | 30 |
1974 | 41 |
1975 | 44 |
1976 | 42 |
1977 | 34 |
1978 | 27 |
1979 | 31 |
1980 | 30 |
1981 | 31 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 34 |
1984 | 54 |
1985 | 49 |
1986 | 41 |
1987 | 59 |
1988 | 51 |
1989 | 47 |
1990 | 49 |
1991 | 61 |
1992 | 52 |
1993 | 49 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 31 |
1996 | 49 |
1997 | 42 |
1998 | 32 |
1999 | 40 |
2000 | 49 |
2001 | 41 |
2002 | 40 |
2003 | 43 |
2004 | 56 |
2005 | 38 |
2006 | 32 |
2007 | 36 |
2008 | 33 |
2009 | 23 |
2010 | 30 |
2011 | 25 |
2012 | 22 |
2013 | 21 |
2014 | 22 |
2015 | 26 |
2016 | 27 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 23 |
2019 | 13 |
2020 | 22 |
2021 | 17 |
2022 | 14 |
2023 | 14 |
2024 | 9 |