Kristan Unisex

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tan / /ˈkrɪstən/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: Christian; English: Follower of Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kristan is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often considered a modern variant of the more traditional name Christian.

Trend Summary

The name Kristan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kristen
  • Kristin

International Variants

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

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kristan was first seen in the United States in 1952. Kristan has ranked as high as #1100 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kristan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kristan

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19525
19585
19597
19606
19618
196210
19635
19657
19668
19679
19687
196915
197011
197117
197213
197315
197412
197524
197615
197716
197818
197926
198015
198111
198213
198312
198418
198514
198610
198712
198812
198914
199010
19919
199212
19939
199410
199515
19967
199712
19989
19997
20009
20015
20027
200310
20048
200512
20068
20079
200811
20098
20106
20116
201410
20159
201611
20176
20188
20196
20206