Cristen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-ten / /ˈkrɪstən/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: bearer of Christ; English: variant of Kristen
Historical & Cultural Background
Cristen is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been used as a given name in various forms across different cultures. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a variant of Kristen and has been used for both boys and girls.
Trend Summary
Cristen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristen
- Kristin
- Cristin
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Christian (English)
Famous people named Cristen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cristen was first seen in the United States in 1969. Cristen has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cristen has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cristen
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |