Christon
Christon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ, anointed, or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Christon is a variant of Christian or Christopher, originating from the Greek word Christos. It has been used in the United States as a rare male given name throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The name offers a modern twist on traditional Christian names.
Popularity in the United States
1,239 babies in the United States have been named Christon since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.7 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- GA (12.1 %)
- LA (12.1 %)
- AL (5.5 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 239 |
| 1990-2000 | 293 |
| 2000-2010 | 247 |
| 2010-2019 | 195 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Christon
- Christon Elliott: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- Christon functions as an alternative phonetic spelling bridging Christian and Christopher.
- While never reaching top popularity charts, over 1,200 American boys have been named Christon since 1880.