Christensen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-ten-sen / ˈkrɪstənˌsɛnDanish; Norwegian; English
Meaning
son of Christian (Danish/Norwegian); follower of Christ (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Christensen is of Danish and Norwegian origin, derived from the given name Christian, which means 'follower of Christ.' In Denmark and Norway, surnames often reflect patronymic traditions, where 'sen' indicates 'son of.' In English contexts, it may also be adopted as a surname, reflecting the Christian faith's influence on naming conventions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Christensen
- Kristensen
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Krzysztof (Polish)
Famous people named Christensen
Christensen (various) — surname of notable individuals.
Fictional characters named Christensen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christensen was first seen in the United States in 2018. Christensen has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Christensen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christensen
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |