Kristan
Kristan is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristan is a variant of Kristen or Christian, derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as a modern spelling variant. Although historically given to both boys and girls, it was most commonly used for girls in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
5,545 babies in the United States have been named Kristan since 1880. It ranks #2305 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.4 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
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 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 184 |
| 1960-1970 | 643 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,061 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,078 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,181 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kris, Krissy
Fun facts
- Kristan is an alternative spelling of Kristen or Kristin, blending elements of the male name Tristan.
- The name reached its highest frequency in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.