Christos
Christos first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 1979, when 67 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 33.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Christos popular?
Declining Christos is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1979 peak.
| 2020s | 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 386 | |
| 2000s | 463 | |
| 1990s | 374 | |
| 1980s | 458 | |
| 1970s | 485 | |
| 1960s | 226 | |
| 1950s | 93 | |
| 1940s | 57 | |
| 1930s | 51 | |
| 1920s | 86 | |
| 1910s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Christos mean?
Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christos mean?
Christos means Anointed. Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Christos?
Christos is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Christos?
Christos is pronounced “KREES-tos.”
Is Christos a boy or a girl name?
Christos is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Christos a popular name right now?
Christos is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1979 peak.
How popular is the name Christos?
In 2025, Christos ranked #3459 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Christos most popular?
Christos was most popular in 1979, when about 67 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Christos?
Names similar to Christos include Sirius, Alexandros, Dimitrios, Nikolaos, Konstantin.
What names go well with Christos?
Greek names that pair well with Christos include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.