Christion
Christion is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed one.
Origin and history
Christion is a modern American spelling variant of Christian, which ultimately derives from the Greek word Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it has been used consistently in the United States over recent decades. It offers a distinct visual twist on a classic religious and traditional given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,196 babies in the United States have been named Christion since 1880. It ranks #3500 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.1 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- GA (10.3 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 406 |
| 2000-2010 | 555 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Nicknames
Chris, Tian
Fun facts
- Christion serves as a modern phonetic variation of the traditional name Christian.
- Over 1,000 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Christion since official SSA tracking began.