Christian Boy

Popularity: #96 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KRIS-chan //ˈkrɪs.tʃən//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Greek: 'anointed one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christian derives from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." This term itself is rooted in the Greek "Christianos," which is a derivative of "Christos," translating to "the anointed one" in reference to Jesus Christ. The earliest recorded use of the term "Christian" appears in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Acts, dated to the first century CE, where it is used to describe the disciples of Jesus in Antioch.

The name subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French and Middle English, before becoming established in the English vernacular by the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the name Christian has been associated with numerous significant figures, including saints and monarchs.

Notably, Saint Christian, a lesser-known figure, is recognized in some Christian traditions, while the name has been borne by various kings and nobles across Europe, particularly during the medieval period. The name's prominence was further bolstered by the spread of Christianity throughout Europe, especially during the conversion of various tribes and nations, where it became a symbol of faith and identity.

Culturally, the name Christian has often been linked to the ideals of faith, morality, and community, resonating deeply within Christian traditions. It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing devotion and the Christian way of life.

The name also has several diminutive forms, such as Chris or Kit, which have appeared in different cultures. Overall, Christian has maintained a significant presence in Christian communities and has been a name of choice for many families throughout the centuries, reflecting a rich heritage tied to religious and cultural identity.

Famous people named Christian

In this section, you will find notable people named Christian. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Christian who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Christian who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Christian Bale is an actor best known for Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and American Psycho.

Christian Slater is an actor best known for Heathers, Pump Up the Volume, and Mr. Robot.

Christian Serratos is an actress best known for The Walking Dead, Twilight, and Selena: The Series.

Christian Dior is a fashion designer best known for founding the Dior fashion house and the New Look collection.

Christian Pulisic is a professional soccer player best known for playing with Chelsea FC and the U.S. Men's National Team.

Christian McCaffrey is a professional football player best known for playing as a running back for the San Francisco 49ers and being a standout at Stanford University.

Christian von Koenigsegg is an entrepreneur best known for founding Koenigsegg Automotive and producing high-performance sports cars.

Christian Horner is a team principal best known for leading the Red Bull Racing Formula One team to multiple championships.

Christian Lacroix is a fashion designer best known for his haute couture collections and theatrical designs.

Christian Kane is an actor and musician best known for his roles in Angel, Leverage, and The Librarians.

Fictional characters named Christian

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Christian is a fictional character from the musical and film Moulin Rouge!. He is a young writer who falls in love with a cabaret actress in the bohemian underworld of Paris.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Christian, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ChristopherCatherineClaireCharlesCarolineCynthia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Christian. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KieranJulianAdrianSebastianNathanielDominicTristanEthanGabriel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christian was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Christian has ranked as high as #33 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Christian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Christian is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Christian was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Christian.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,668 3,641 27
2024 4,304 4,272 32
2023 4,197 4,158 39
2022 4,536 4,486 50
2021 4,684 4,636 48
2020 5,152 5,104 48
2019 5,853 5,781 72
2018 6,665 6,582 83
2017 7,116 7,025 91
2016 7,778 7,674 104
2015 8,345 8,220 125
2014 8,614 8,480 134
2013 9,487 9,352 135
2012 9,781 9,640 141
2011 10,501 10,334 167
2010 11,267 11,110 157
2009 12,845 12,657 188
2008 13,266 13,069 197
2007 14,280 14,063 217
2006 14,727 14,487 240
2005 14,429 14,210 219
2004 14,230 13,926 304
2003 14,207 13,908 299
2002 14,907 14,597 310
2001 15,857 15,457 400
2000 16,511 16,059 452
1999 15,262 14,783 479
1998 15,050 14,522 528
1997 15,682 15,059 623
1996 16,544 15,824 720
1995 14,551 13,813 738
1994 12,756 11,987 769
1993 12,767 11,891 876
1992 12,940 11,953 987
1991 10,383 9,447 936
1990 7,649 6,786 863
1989 5,389 4,625 764
1988 4,548 3,937 611
1987 3,907 3,324 583
1986 3,761 3,214 547
1985 3,453 2,915 538
1984 3,183 2,726 457
1983 2,783 2,419 364
1982 3,015 2,576 439
1981 2,651 2,235 416
1980 2,676 2,318 358
1979 2,480 2,262 218
1978 2,381 2,208 173
1977 2,453 2,294 159
1976 2,439 2,268 171
1975 2,660 2,463 197
1974 2,747 2,490 257
1973 2,915 2,693 222
1972 3,161 2,962 199
1971 2,849 2,639 210
1970 2,818 2,623 195
1969 2,342 2,194 148
1968 1,893 1,780 113
1967 1,424 1,320 104
1966 995 888 107
1965 766 730 36
1964 743 711 32
1963 715 672 43
1962 664 650 14
1961 625 606 19
1960 680 662 18
1959 604 581 23
1958 444 427 17
1957 338 327 11
1956 402 389 13
1955 360 350 10
1954 368 352 16
1953 356 338 18
1952 342 319 23
1951 287 272 15
1950 277 268 9
1949 231 218 13
1948 211 202 9
1947 201 187 14
1946 190 182 8
1945 146 141 5
1944 140 135 5
1943 135 135 0
1942 120 108 12
1941 129 122 7
1940 99 99 0
1939 94 94 0
1938 107 99 8
1937 85 85 0
1936 96 91 5
1935 71 71 0
1934 92 92 0
1933 77 77 0
1932 86 86 0
1931 94 87 7
1930 94 94 0
1929 99 93 6
1928 120 114 6
1927 118 112 6
1926 119 113 6
1925 105 105 0
1924 131 125 6
1923 121 116 5
1922 172 160 12
1921 144 132 12
1920 150 143 7
1919 125 125 0
1918 155 155 0
1917 157 149 8
1916 159 154 5
1915 158 151 7
1914 127 122 5
1913 91 91 0
1912 91 91 0
1911 46 41 5
1910 40 40 0
1909 29 29 0
1908 29 29 0
1907 32 32 0
1906 33 33 0
1905 26 26 0
1904 30 30 0
1903 36 36 0
1902 33 33 0
1901 38 38 0
1900 35 35 0
1899 42 42 0
1898 35 30 5
1897 39 39 0
1896 36 36 0
1895 53 53 0
1894 40 40 0
1893 39 39 0
1892 42 42 0
1891 34 34 0
1890 54 49 5
1889 57 51 6
1888 51 51 0
1887 47 47 0
1886 38 33 5
1885 55 55 0
1884 54 54 0
1883 50 50 0
1882 49 49 0
1881 53 53 0
1880 43 43 0

Top States for Christian (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 681
16%
CA 598
14%
FL 316
7%
NY 212
5%
NC 161
4%
GA 157
4%
PA 136
3%
IL 126
3%
VA 114
3%
NJ 112
3%
OH 110
3%
MI 110
3%
LA 94
2%
AZ 92
2%
TN 88
2%
MA 77
2%
AL 69
2%
SC 69
2%
MD 67
2%
WA 66
2%
MO 65
2%
CO 55
1%
CT 53
1%
IN 51
1%
MS 46
1%
NV 46
1%
WI 45
1%
KY 41
1%
MN 37
1%
OK 37
1%
KS 35
1%
OR 32
1%
AR 32
1%
UT 31
1%
NM 31
1%
NE 29
1%
IA 23
1%
DC 15
0%
ID 13
0%
DE 12
0%
WV 10
0%
SD 9
0%
NH 8
0%
RI 8
0%
HI 6
0%
MT 5
0%
ME 5
0%