Christian
Christian first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 16,059 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,641.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Christian popular?
Declining Christian is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 26,297 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84,198 | |
| 2000s | 142,433 | |
| 1990s | 126,065 | |
| 1980s | 30,289 | |
| 1970s | 24,902 | |
| 1960s | 10,213 | |
| 1950s | 3,623 | |
| 1940s | 1,529 | |
| 1930s | 876 | |
| 1920s | 1,213 | |
| 1910s | 1,119 | |
| 1900s | 321 | |
| 1890s | 404 | |
| 1880s | 486 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Christian mean?
Christian comes from the Latin Christianus, “follower of Christ.” Historically used for both sexes, it is now chiefly a boy’s name.
Nicknames for Christian
- Chris
- Christy
Variants & spellings
- Cristian
- Kristian
- Christiaan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christian a boy or a girl name?
Christian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Christian a popular name right now?
Christian is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Christian?
In 2025, Christian ranked #96 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Christian most popular?
Christian was most popular in 2000, when about 16,059 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Christian?
Common nicknames for Christian include Chris, Christy.