How Many People Are Named Christian?

470,105

people in the United States are named Christian

1 in 712 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#143

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1403%

Of US population

Peak Year

1996

16,543 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Pronunciation: KRIS-chən (English), KRISH-chən (English), KREES-TYAHN (French), KRIS-tyan (German), KRIS-tee-ahn (S
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS). In England it has been in use since the Middle Ages, during which time it was used by both males and females, but it did not become common until the 17th century. In Denmark the name has been borne by ten kings since the 15th century. A famous bearer was Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the Danish author of such fairy tales as 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.2%
Male
95.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 25.2 years old

Young (<30) 343,313
73%
Adult (30–60) 114,172
24.3%
Senior (>60) 12,620
2.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 75,641
Texas 49,969
New York 35,361
Florida 28,327
Illinois 18,508
Pennsylvania 17,749
New Jersey 16,775
Georgia 15,295
North Carolina 14,091
Ohio 13,661

💡 Fun Facts About "Christian"

  • 4,278 babies were named Christian in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1996
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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