Christian
boy name#96 in 2025Christian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 2006, ranks #96 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#96
rank today
#21
peak (2006)
3,641
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #236 |
| 1890s | #280 |
| 1900s | #377 |
| 1910s | #455 |
| 1920s | #568 |
| 1930s | #638 |
| 1940s | #519 |
| 1950s | #386 |
| 1960s | #251 |
| 1970s | #111 |
| 1980s | #101 |
| 1990s | #34 |
| 2000s | #23 |
| 2010s | #42 |
| 2020s | #76 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Christian has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 436,000 people named Christian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Christian alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Christian in 2025?
- Christian ranks #96 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,641 babies given the name.
- When was the name Christian most popular?
- Christian peaked in 2006, reaching #21 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Christian with classmates?
- Christian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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