Christian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Follower of Christ, a name of deep devotion and universal appeal.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #55
- Peak
- #22 in 2006
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Christian Means
Christian is a boy name of Latin origin. Follower of Christ, a name of deep devotion and universal appeal.
How Popular Christian Is
Christian currently ranks #55 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #22 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Christian
- Christian Bale has portrayed Batman and many other iconic characters.
- Hans Christian Andersen wrote beloved fairy tales.
- The name has been used by ten kings of Denmark.
Names Like Christian
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Christian
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Christian.
Questions About Christian
What does Christian mean?
Christian is a boy name of Latin origin. Follower of Christ, a name of deep devotion and universal appeal.
How popular is Christian?
Christian currently ranks #55 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #22 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Christian come from?
Christian comes from Latin roots. Christian Bale has portrayed Batman and many other iconic characters.
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