Christen
Christen is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christen is a variant spelling of Kristen or Christine, deriving ultimately from the Greek name Christos. It historically signifies 'a Christian' or 'anointed one'. In the United States, it reached peak popularity in the late 20th century and is now given less frequently to baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
11,521 babies in the United States have been named Christen since 1880. It ranks #1505 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2033.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 143 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 96 |
| 1960-1970 | 510 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,824 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,749 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,739 |
| 2000-2010 | 899 |
| 2010-2019 | 303 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Famous people named Christen
- Christen Press: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie
Fun facts
- Christen is a less common spelling variant of the classic names Kristen and Kristin.