Kristan Unisex
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)
Famous people named Kristan
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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
Year | Births |
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1952 | 5 |
1958 | 5 |
1959 | 7 |
1960 | 6 |
1961 | 8 |
1962 | 10 |
1963 | 5 |
1965 | 7 |
1966 | 8 |
1967 | 9 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 15 |
1970 | 11 |
1971 | 17 |
1972 | 13 |
1973 | 15 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 24 |
1976 | 15 |
1977 | 16 |
1978 | 18 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 15 |
1981 | 11 |
1982 | 13 |
1983 | 12 |
1984 | 18 |
1985 | 14 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 12 |
1989 | 14 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 9 |
1992 | 12 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 10 |
1995 | 15 |
1996 | 7 |
1997 | 12 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 7 |
2000 | 9 |
2001 | 5 |
2002 | 7 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 8 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 8 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 11 |
2009 | 8 |
2010 | 6 |
2011 | 6 |
2014 | 10 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 6 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 6 |
2020 | 6 |