Cristian Boy

Popularity: #302 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tee-ahn / ˈkrɪs.ti.ən

Latin; Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Spanish: 'Christian'

Historical & Cultural Background

Cristian is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries. The name has religious significance, reflecting the Christian faith. Over the centuries, it has been a popular name among Christians worldwide.

Trend Summary

Cristian has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining a moderately popular choice for boys.

Similar Names

ChristianCristianoCrispinKristianKrisKieranCillianCyrus

Variants

  • Cristiano
  • Cristianito

International Variants

  • Cristiano (Italian)
  • Cristian (Spanish)
  • Krisztian (Hungarian)
  • Krzysztof (Polish)

Famous people named Cristian

Cristian Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

Cristian Mungiu is a Romanian film director known for his critically acclaimed films, including '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days'.

Cristian Garin is a Chilean professional tennis player who has achieved success on the ATP Tour.

Cristian Pulisic is an American professional soccer player who plays for Chelsea and the United States national team.

Fictional characters named Cristian

Cristian is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the storyline.

Cristian is a character in the novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, representing the journey of self-discovery.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cristian was first seen in the United States in 1960. Cristian has ranked as high as #238 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cristian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cristian (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 230
23%
CA 225
22%
FL 57
6%
GA 39
4%
NY 39
4%
AZ 38
4%
NC 38
4%
IL 37
4%
WA 24
2%
TN 20
2%
AL 20
2%
VA 20
2%
SC 20
2%
MD 19
2%
OH 14
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19606
19615
19647
19678
196817
196929
197018
197122
197254
197347
197454
197554
197657
197775
197862
197966
1980108
1981119
1982164
1983145
1984167
1985183
1986234
1987194
1988245
1989391
1990550
1991669
19921,048
19931,786
19942,542
19952,848
19962,847
19972,331
19982,565
19992,341
20002,423
20012,630
20022,685
20032,805
20042,856
20052,745
20063,023
20072,918
20082,702
20092,399
20102,069
20112,007
20121,675
20131,537
20141,346
20151,350
20161,214
20171,184
20181,141
20191,110
2020988
2021993
20221,046
20231,029
20241,078