Khristian
Khristian is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Khristian is a contemporary spelling variant of the classic name Christian, originating from the Greek word Christos. It translates to follower of Christ or anointed. In the United States, it serves as a modern alternative while keeping the traditional pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
2,801 babies in the United States have been named Khristian since 1880. It ranks #2445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1565.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.3 %)
- CA (16.1 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 497 |
| 2000-2010 | 817 |
| 2010-2019 | 993 |
| 2020-2029 | 363 |
Famous people named Khristian
- Khristian Boyd: football player, athlete
- Khristian Lander: basketball player, athlete
Nicknames
Khris, Kris
Fun facts
- The substitution of 'Kh' for 'Ch' is a popular late 20th-century trend to give classic names a unique visual look.
- Over 2,800 boys in the United States have been given the spelling Khristian since 1880.