boy name
Christian
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#96 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Christian in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christian a boy or a girl name?
Christian is most commonly used as a boy name.
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.