Christan
Christan is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christan is a variant spelling of Christian, derived from the Latin Christianus, which means 'follower of Christ'. It serves as a rare alternative to the traditional classic name in the United States. Its usage for boys in the U.S. has remained modest but consistent over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,578 babies in the United States have been named Christan since 1880. It ranks #3170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.5 %)
- CA (23.1 %)
- NY (18.4 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- FL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 205 |
| 1990-2000 | 366 |
| 2000-2010 | 477 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- Christan is an alternative spelling of Christian, dropping the second 'i'.
- More than 1,500 boys in the United States have been recorded with the name Christan since 1880.