Christien
Christien is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Christien is a variant spelling of Christian, originating from the Greek word 'christianos', meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'follower of Christ'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it offers a French-influenced stylistic twist. In the U.S., it remains a rare choice, given to under 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
927 babies in the United States have been named Christien since 1880. It ranks #3751 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.9 %)
- TX (28.7 %)
- FL (20.7 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 266 |
| 2000-2010 | 374 |
| 2010-2019 | 156 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Christien
- Christien Tinsley: Makeup Artist, Prosthetic Designer
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- Christien reflects a French-inspired orthography compared to the traditional English Christian.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the U.S. have been recorded with this specific spelling since 1880.