Christian Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-chan / /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Greek: 'anointed one'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christian has been used since the early Christian era, reflecting the faith's influence on naming practices. It gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities. The name has been borne by numerous saints and has been a common name in various cultures since then.
Trend Summary
Christian has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristian
- Cristian
- Kris
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Christianus (Latin)
- Krzysztof (Polish)
Famous people named Christian
Christian Bale is a British actor known for his roles in films such as 'American Psycho' and 'The Dark Knight' trilogy.
Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who founded the renowned fashion house Dior.
Christian Pulisic is an American professional soccer player who plays for Chelsea FC and the U.S. national team.
Christian Slater is an American actor and producer recognized for his performances in films like 'Heathers' and 'True Romance.'.
Fictional characters named Christian
Christian Grey is a character from the 'Fifty Shades' series, known for his complex relationship with Anastasia Steele.
Christian Walker is a character in the comic series 'Powers,' who is a detective with superhuman abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christian was first seen in the United States in 1880. Christian has ranked as high as #29 nationally, which occurred in 2000, 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)
Top States for Christian (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 681 | |
CA | 598 | |
FL | 316 | |
NY | 212 | |
NC | 161 | |
GA | 157 | |
PA | 136 | |
IL | 126 | |
VA | 114 | |
MI | 110 | |
OH | 110 | |
LA | 94 | |
AZ | 92 | |
TN | 88 | |
MA | 77 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 43 |
1881 | 53 |
1882 | 49 |
1883 | 50 |
1884 | 54 |
1885 | 55 |
1886 | 33 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 51 |
1889 | 51 |
1890 | 49 |
1891 | 34 |
1892 | 42 |
1893 | 39 |
1894 | 40 |
1895 | 53 |
1896 | 36 |
1897 | 39 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 42 |
1900 | 35 |
1901 | 38 |
1902 | 33 |
1903 | 36 |
1904 | 30 |
1905 | 26 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 32 |
1908 | 29 |
1909 | 29 |
1910 | 40 |
1911 | 41 |
1912 | 91 |
1913 | 91 |
1914 | 122 |
1915 | 151 |
1916 | 154 |
1917 | 149 |
1918 | 155 |
1919 | 125 |
1920 | 143 |
1921 | 132 |
1922 | 160 |
1923 | 116 |
1924 | 125 |
1925 | 105 |
1926 | 113 |
1927 | 112 |
1928 | 114 |
1929 | 93 |
1930 | 94 |
1931 | 87 |
1932 | 86 |
1933 | 77 |
1934 | 92 |
1935 | 71 |
1936 | 91 |
1937 | 85 |
1938 | 99 |
1939 | 94 |
1940 | 99 |
1941 | 122 |
1942 | 108 |
1943 | 135 |
1944 | 135 |
1945 | 141 |
1946 | 182 |
1947 | 187 |
1948 | 202 |
1949 | 218 |
1950 | 268 |
1951 | 272 |
1952 | 319 |
1953 | 338 |
1954 | 352 |
1955 | 350 |
1956 | 389 |
1957 | 327 |
1958 | 427 |
1959 | 581 |
1960 | 662 |
1961 | 606 |
1962 | 650 |
1963 | 672 |
1964 | 711 |
1965 | 730 |
1966 | 889 |
1967 | 1,320 |
1968 | 1,781 |
1969 | 2,194 |
1970 | 2,623 |
1971 | 2,641 |
1972 | 2,962 |
1973 | 2,693 |
1974 | 2,490 |
1975 | 2,462 |
1976 | 2,268 |
1977 | 2,295 |
1978 | 2,207 |
1979 | 2,264 |
1980 | 2,318 |
1981 | 2,235 |
1982 | 2,576 |
1983 | 2,419 |
1984 | 2,727 |
1985 | 2,914 |
1986 | 3,214 |
1987 | 3,324 |
1988 | 3,936 |
1989 | 4,626 |
1990 | 6,782 |
1991 | 9,447 |
1992 | 11,954 |
1993 | 11,890 |
1994 | 11,987 |
1995 | 13,812 |
1996 | 15,823 |
1997 | 15,059 |
1998 | 14,522 |
1999 | 14,782 |
2000 | 16,057 |
2001 | 15,457 |
2002 | 14,596 |
2003 | 13,908 |
2004 | 13,925 |
2005 | 14,209 |
2006 | 14,487 |
2007 | 14,062 |
2008 | 13,068 |
2009 | 12,654 |
2010 | 11,109 |
2011 | 10,334 |
2012 | 9,639 |
2013 | 9,350 |
2014 | 8,479 |
2015 | 8,218 |
2016 | 7,668 |
2017 | 7,021 |
2018 | 6,581 |
2019 | 5,780 |
2020 | 5,101 |
2021 | 4,634 |
2022 | 4,483 |
2023 | 4,153 |
2024 | 4,247 |