Christian
Christian derives from the Latin word 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name gained widespread use after the rise of Christianity and has maintained steady popularity across many cultures and centuries.
Current Popularity
#77 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well across many cultures with minor spelling variations
- •Strong religious significance may be important to consider
- •Nickname 'Chris' is extremely versatile and widely recognized
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Christiano Ronaldo
Professional footballer
Statistics
450,258
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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