Christen
Christen is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christen is a traditional Scandinavian and Low German variant of Christian, derived from the Latin Christianus. Historically used for males in Northern Europe, it evolved as a rare alternative spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,185 babies in the United States have been named Christen since 1880. It ranks #2763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.1 %)
- TX (22 %)
- NY (18.6 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
- OH (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 136 |
| 1970-1980 | 349 |
| 1980-1990 | 428 |
| 1990-2000 | 446 |
| 2000-2010 | 391 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Christen
- Christen Sørensen Longomontanus: Astronomer, Mathematician
- Christen Købke: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- Christen has long been established in Denmark and Norway as a standard masculine spelling of Christian.
- In the United States, Christen is often pronounced identically to Kristin or Christian depending on family preference.