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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Follower of Christ ('the anointed one')
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-chun
Christian is a Latin name meaning 'follower of Christ' (or 'the anointed one'), pronounced KRIS-chun. It's a timeless classic for boys, the kind of name with roots that run deeper than any single era. SSA records for it stretch all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Christian
Meaning: Follower of Christ ('the anointed one').
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Christian
KRIS-chunIPA /ˈkrɪstʃən/
Popularity of Christian
Christian hit its peak in 2006, when 14,487 boys were given the name and it ranked #21 nationally. By 2024 it had cooled to #77, with 4,247 babies named Christian that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Christian mean?
Follower of Christ (‘the anointed one’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Christian?
Christian is pronounced KRIS-chun (IPA: /ˈkrɪstʃən/).
Is Christian a popular name right now?
Christian peaked at #21 in 2006 and is ranked #77 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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