How Many People Are Named Christian?
people in the United States are named Christian
1 in 712 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
16,543 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 25.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 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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