Christos
Christos is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one, chosen one.
Origin and history
Christos is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word meaning 'anointed' or 'Messiah'. It is closely linked to the Christian faith as the Greek translation of the Hebrew term for Messiah. In the United States, it remains a traditional choice primarily used within Greek-American communities and families seeking a classic Hellenic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,890 babies in the United States have been named Christos since 1880. It ranks #2409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.9 %)
- MA (21.3 %)
- IL (10.5 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- NJ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 86 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 57 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 226 |
| 1970-1980 | 485 |
| 1980-1990 | 458 |
| 1990-2000 | 374 |
| 2000-2010 | 463 |
| 2010-2019 | 386 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Famous people named Christos
- Christos Christou: Physician, Humanitarian Leader
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek verb chrio, meaning 'to anoint with oil'.
- In Greek culture, Christos is traditionally given to boys born around Christmas or named after a grandfather.