Cristian

Cristian: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGreek origin#362 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ · /ˈkɹɪstjən/

Meaning and origin of Cristian

  • A male given name from Ancient Greek, of rare usage, variant of Christian.

How popular is Cristian?

#362boys, 2025
906U.S. babies in 2025
#127peak rank (1995)
71,051babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,126 girls and 69,925 boys in the U.S. have been named Cristian (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1740 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #127 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #362 for boys, with 906 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cristian FAQ

What does the name Cristian mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek, of rare usage, variant of Christian.

What is the origin of the name Cristian?

Cristian is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Cristian?

Since 1880, 1,126 girls and 69,925 boys in the U.S. have been named Cristian (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1740 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #127 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #362 for boys, with 906 babies given the name.

Is Cristian a boy or girl name?

Cristian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,126 girls and 69,925 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.