Christian
Peaked at #21 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Christian has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Christian — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#280
in 1992
Current rank
#4479
in 2024
Years tracked
104
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Christian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #280 nationally with 987 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1606 (2014) to #4479 (2024) — a 64% drop.
As of 2024, Christian ranks #4479 nationally for girls, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,479 | 31 |
| 2023 | #3,849 | 39 |
| 2022 | #3,226 | 50 |
| 2021 | #3,304 | 48 |
| 2020 | #3,234 | 48 |
| 2019 | #2,457 | 72 |
| 2018 | #2,225 | 83 |
| 2017 | #2,115 | 91 |
Christian — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#21
in 2006
Current rank
#77
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Christian reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #21 nationally with 14,487 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #42 (2014) to #77 (2024) — a 45% drop.
As of 2024, Christian ranks #77 nationally for boys, with 4,247 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #77 | 4,247 |
| 2023 | #77 | 4,153 |
| 2022 | #73 | 4,483 |
| 2021 | #71 | 4,634 |
| 2020 | #62 | 5,101 |
| 2019 | #57 | 5,780 |
| 2018 | #54 | 6,581 |
| 2017 | #52 | 7,021 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Christian most popular?
Christian was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #21 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Christian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Christian?
At least 470,105 babies have been recorded with the name Christian in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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