Cristian
Cristian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Cristian is a variant of Christian, derived from the Latin name Christianus meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. It is widely used across Romance language traditions, including Spanish, Italian, and Romanian, as well as in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it maintains steady usage as a modern, classic option.
Popularity in the United States
69,925 babies in the United States have been named Cristian since 1880. It ranks #408 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #327.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
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 | 72 |
| 1970-1980 | 509 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,950 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,529 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,634 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,043 |
Famous people named Cristian
- Cristian Cristian: Athlete
Nicknames
Cris, Chris
Fun facts
- Cristian is the standard spelling for Christian in languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Romanian.
- The spelling Cristian has maintained a solid presence in top U.S. name charts for decades.