Kristian
Kristian is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristian is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, long favored in Scandinavian and Slavic traditions as a variant of Christian. It translates to 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.' In the United States, it serves as a common modern spelling alternative to Christian and has maintained steady usage over several decades.
Popularity in the United States
20,814 babies in the United States have been named Kristian since 1880. It ranks #820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- 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 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 555 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,363 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,717 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,194 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,596 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,867 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,357 |
Famous people named Kristian
- Kristian Nairn: Actor, DJ
- Kristian Bush: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Kris
Fun facts
- Kristian with a 'K' is the standard Scandinavian spelling, widely used throughout Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. top 1000 boys' names for many decades.