Christian
KRIS-chun Boy English, Latin, Greek
Follower of Christ
Etymology
From Middle English Cristien, from Old French chrestien, from Latin Chrīstiānus, from Ancient Greek Χρῑστιᾱνός (Khrīstiānós), meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Variants
- Kristian
- Khristian
- Christiaan
- Chrystian
Rank by region
| Region | Boys | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2025 | |
| New South Wales | 2025 | |
| Victoria | 2025 | |
| Queensland | 2025 | |
| South Australia | 2025 | |
| United States | 2025 | |
| England and Wales | 2025 | |
| Scotland | 2024 | |
| Northern Ireland | 2025 | |
| Ireland | 2025 | |
| Canada | 2024 | |
| New Zealand | 2025 |
Near Christian in United States, 2025
United States top boysPopularity
Outside the top 50
2025
| Year | Australia | NSW | Victoria | Queensland | SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #49 | #34 | Not ranked | #64 | #58 |
| 2007 | #50 | #34 | Not ranked | #88 | #71 |
| 2008 | Not ranked | #43 | #48 | #90 | #90 |
| 2009 | Not ranked | #43 | #44 | #83 | Not ranked |
| 2010 | Not ranked | #65 | #60 | Not ranked | #95 |
| 2011 | Not ranked | #56 | #66 | #100 | #97 |
| 2012 | Not ranked | #57 | #72 | Not ranked | #94 |
| 2013 | Not ranked | #52 | #82 | Not ranked | #96 |
| 2014 | Not ranked | #71 | #83 | Not ranked | #89 |
| 2015 | Not ranked | #54 | #83 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2016 | Not ranked | #68 | #93 | Not ranked | #98 |
| 2017 | Not ranked | #68 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2018 | Not ranked | #83 | #71 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2019 | Not ranked | #71 | #99 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2020 | Not ranked | #82 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2021 | Not ranked | #73 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2022 | Not ranked | #80 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2023 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2024 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
Outside the combined top 50 for 2025.
Falling
#96 2025 · 3,641 babies
| Year | US |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #21 |
| 2007 | #22 |
| 2008 | #23 |
| 2009 | #23 |
| 2010 | #29 |
| 2011 | #30 |
| 2012 | #33 |
| 2013 | #35 |
| 2014 | #42 |
| 2015 | #43 |
| 2016 | #46 |
| 2017 | #52 |
| 2018 | #54 |
| 2019 | #57 |
| 2020 | #62 |
| 2021 | #71 |
| 2022 | #73 |
| 2023 | #77 |
| 2024 | #77 |
| 2025 | #96 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Familiar, with a moderate chance of overlap in larger year groups.
Falling
#393 2025 · 105 babies
| Year | England & Wales |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #132 |
| 2007 | #125 |
| 2008 | #148 |
| 2009 | #165 |
| 2010 | #177 |
| 2011 | #204 |
| 2012 | #220 |
| 2013 | #218 |
| 2014 | #228 |
| 2015 | #214 |
| 2016 | #224 |
| 2017 | #217 |
| 2018 | #221 |
| 2019 | #225 |
| 2020 | #233 |
| 2021 | #248 |
| 2022 | #273 |
| 2023 | #290 |
| 2024 | #390 |
| 2025 | #393 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.
Falling
#407 2024 · 8 babies
| Year | Scotland |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #188 |
| 2006 | #155 |
| 2007 | #293 |
| 2008 | #187 |
| 2009 | #229 |
| 2010 | #239 |
| 2011 | #232 |
| 2012 | #320 |
| 2013 | #258 |
| 2014 | #255 |
| 2015 | #256 |
| 2016 | #317 |
| 2017 | #292 |
| 2018 | #407 |
| 2019 | #301 |
| 2020 | #282 |
| 2021 | #405 |
| 2022 | #396 |
| 2023 | #491 |
| 2024 | #407 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.
Rising
#256 2025 · 7 babies
| Year | N. Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #138 |
| 2007 | #131 |
| 2008 | #154 |
| 2009 | #185 |
| 2010 | #149 |
| 2011 | #170 |
| 2012 | #168 |
| 2013 | #146 |
| 2014 | #268 |
| 2015 | #187 |
| 2016 | #197 |
| 2017 | #206 |
| 2018 | #262 |
| 2019 | #231 |
| 2020 | #306 |
| 2021 | #273 |
| 2022 | #239 |
| 2023 | #222 |
| 2024 | #282 |
| 2025 | #256 |
Rising, but still outside the top 50.
Recognisable, but likely to feel uncommon in most classrooms.
Falling
#352 2025 · 11 babies
| Year | Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #99 |
| 2007 | #86 |
| 2008 | #88 |
| 2009 | #97 |
| 2010 | #115 |
| 2011 | #121 |
| 2012 | #157 |
| 2013 | #192 |
| 2014 | #152 |
| 2015 | #164 |
| 2016 | #149 |
| 2017 | #195 |
| 2018 | #169 |
| 2019 | #221 |
| 2020 | #251 |
| 2021 | #258 |
| 2022 | #253 |
| 2023 | #295 |
| 2024 | #290 |
| 2025 | #352 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.
Falling
#207 2024 · 162 babies
| Year | Canada |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #73 |
| 2006 | #74 |
| 2007 | #76 |
| 2008 | #74 |
| 2009 | #73 |
| 2010 | #84 |
| 2011 | #103 |
| 2012 | #111 |
| 2013 | #104 |
| 2014 | #108 |
| 2015 | #113 |
| 2016 | #112 |
| 2017 | #111 |
| 2018 | #123 |
| 2019 | #146 |
| 2020 | #163 |
| 2021 | #178 |
| 2022 | #197 |
| 2023 | #198 |
| 2024 | #207 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Recognisable, but likely to feel uncommon in most classrooms.
Falling
#404 2025 · 11 babies
| Year | NZ |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #89 |
| 2007 | #88 |
| 2008 | #72 |
| 2009 | #89 |
| 2010 | #81 |
| 2011 | #77 |
| 2012 | #118 |
| 2013 | #96 |
| 2014 | #156 |
| 2015 | #119 |
| 2016 | #163 |
| 2017 | #206 |
| 2018 | #129 |
| 2019 | #234 |
| 2020 | #266 |
| 2021 | #322 |
| 2022 | #269 |
| 2023 | #234 |
| 2024 | #296 |
| 2025 | #404 |
Falling and now outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.