Christian

At a Glance: Name: Christian – Meaning: follower of Christ ('the anointed one') – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KRIS-chun

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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

Phonetic: KRIS-chun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Christian mean?

Follower of christ (‘the anointed one’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Christian)

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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