Name Legacy

Christian

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Christian was most popular in 1996, when 16,544 American babies were given the name — ranking #33 that year. In 2025 it ranked #165, with 3,668 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 473,843 people named Christian.

Most popular in1996
Rank that year#33
Births that year16,544
Total since 1880473,843

Christian over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Christian’s peak in 1996. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "follower of Christ"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org