Cristen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-ten / /ˈkrɪstən/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: Christian; English: Follower of Christ
Historical & Cultural Background
Cristen is a variant of the name Kristen, which has roots in the Latin word 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a connection to Christian heritage and has been used since the Middle Ages. The name has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.
Trend Summary
Cristen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristen
- Kristin
- Cristina
International Variants
- Cristina (Spanish)
- Kristina (Slavic)
- Kristen (Dutch)
Famous people named Cristen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cristen was first seen in the United States in 1958. Cristen has ranked as high as #996 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cristen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cristen (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1970 | 59 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 86 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 125 |
| 1981 | 124 |
| 1982 | 153 |
| 1983 | 115 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 105 |
| 1986 | 92 |
| 1987 | 83 |
| 1988 | 82 |
| 1989 | 91 |
| 1990 | 84 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |