Christ
Christ is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one.
Origin and history
Christ is a masculine given name derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'. It corresponds to the Hebrew concept of Messiah and was historically used as a title for Jesus. In the United States, it is a rare given name, sometimes appearing as a variant or short form of names like Christian or Christopher.
Popularity in the United States
3,977 babies in the United States have been named Christ since 1880. It ranks #2010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1770.
States where it is most popular
- IL (31.6 %)
- PA (30 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- ND (6.3 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 181 |
| 1890-1900 | 162 |
| 1900-1910 | 99 |
| 1910-1920 | 347 |
| 1920-1930 | 565 |
| 1930-1940 | 339 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 261 |
| 1960-1970 | 292 |
| 1970-1980 | 258 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 364 |
| 2010-2019 | 317 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Fun facts
- The name comes from the ancient Greek word Christos, which translates the Hebrew word Mashiach (Messiah).
- Although widely recognized as a religious title, Christ is relatively rare as a legal first name in the United States.