Christan
Every Christan since 1952 — 2,944 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Christan
Christan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,072 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 2,944 American babies have been named Christan — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1984, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Christan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Christan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,072 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,152 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,902 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,048 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,765 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,666 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,583 |
| 2017 | — | — | 24 | #4,245 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,608 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,808 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,198 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,451 | 33 | #3,311 |
| 2011 | — | — | 40 | #2,912 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,387 | 38 | #3,026 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,010 | 49 | #2,567 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,800 | 44 | #2,756 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,286 | 40 | #2,931 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,540 | 54 | #2,319 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,064 | 55 | #2,188 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,475 | 55 | #2,135 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,829 | 49 | #2,211 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,921 | 39 | #2,513 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,302 | 45 | #2,252 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,182 | 47 | #2,144 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,462 | 36 | #2,214 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,262 | 27 | #2,497 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,836 | 21 | #2,438 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,101 | 14 | #3,122 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,182 | 13 | #2,928 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,611 | 14 | #2,522 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,680 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Christan in 2025?
Christan ranked #9,072 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Christan?
2,944 babies have been named Christan in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Christan most popular?
Christan peaked in 1984, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Christan a boy or girl name?
Christan is used for both: about 46% of babies named Christan have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Christan rising or falling?
Christan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.