Kristan
Kristan is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one; follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Kristan is a spelling variant of Tristan or Christian, most commonly derived from the Greek word for 'anointed one'. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name with relatively few published births over time. Its sound is familiar, though this particular spelling remains uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
650 babies in the United States have been named Kristan since 1880. It ranks #4026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
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 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Kris
Fun facts
- Kristan blends elements of the traditional names Christian and Tristan into a distinct phonetic spelling.
- Fewer than 1,000 male births have been recorded under this spelling in official U.S. records since 1880.