Cristian
Peaked at #127 nationally in 1995, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1960, Cristian has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Cristian — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1740
in 1991
Last ranked
#15646
in 2020
Years tracked
42
1972–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Cristian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1991, ranking #1740 nationally with 83 babies given the name that year.
Cristian hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2020, when it stood at #15646.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #15,646 | 5 |
| 2017 | #14,535 | 6 |
| 2016 | #13,219 | 7 |
| 2015 | #14,923 | 6 |
| 2013 | #15,044 | 6 |
| 2012 | #13,819 | 7 |
| 2011 | #11,397 | 9 |
| 2010 | #9,359 | 12 |
Cristian — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#127
in 1995
Current rank
#320
in 2024
Years tracked
61
1960–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Cristian reached its peak popularity for boys in 1995, ranking #127 nationally with 2,848 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #273 (2014) to #320 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Cristian ranks #320 nationally for boys, with 1,078 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #320 | 1,078 |
| 2023 | #325 | 1,029 |
| 2022 | #322 | 1,046 |
| 2021 | #330 | 993 |
| 2020 | #332 | 988 |
| 2019 | #306 | 1,110 |
| 2018 | #301 | 1,141 |
| 2017 | #297 | 1,184 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cristian most popular?
Cristian was most popular in 1995, when it ranked #127 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cristian 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 Cristian?
At least 70,137 babies have been recorded with the name Cristian in the US since 1960, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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