Cristiano Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKris-tee-AH-no / /krɪsˈtiː.ɑː.noʊ/Italian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: bearer of Christ; Latin: Christian
Historical & Cultural Background
In Italian culture, Cristiano is derived from 'Cristiano,' meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ.' The Latin root emphasizes the religious significance of the name, reflecting its use in Christian communities throughout history.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cristiano
- Cristian
- Cristo
International Variants
- Cristiano (Spanish/Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Krisztian (Hungarian)
Famous people named Cristiano
Cristiano Ronaldo — professional footballer.
Cristiano Lucarelli — former footballer.
Fictional characters named Cristiano
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cristiano was first seen in the United States in 1989. Cristiano has ranked as high as #1127 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cristiano has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cristiano (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 39 | |
| TX | 23 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| MI | 8 | |
| MA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 120 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2012 | 186 |
| 2013 | 209 |
| 2014 | 247 |
| 2015 | 267 |
| 2016 | 264 |
| 2017 | 255 |
| 2018 | 224 |
| 2019 | 204 |
| 2020 | 185 |
| 2021 | 175 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 183 |
| 2024 | 188 |