Christian
Christian is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Christian originates from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. Although historically and predominantly used as a male given name in the United States, it has a long history of minor usage as a female name. It offers a classic, unisex appeal with strong historical and religious roots.
Popularity in the United States
19,875 babies in the United States have been named Christian since 1880. It ranks #1071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.5 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- GA (7 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
- LA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 20 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 634 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,001 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,077 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,519 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,826 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,209 |
| 2020-2029 | 244 |
Famous people named Christian
- Christian Serratos: Actress
- Christian Pitre: Actress
Nicknames
Chris, Chrissy, Christie, Christy
Fun facts
- While predominantly given to boys, Christian has registered thousands of female births in the United States since 1880.
- The name was used for females in medieval England, often spelled as Christian or Christiana.