boys' name · peaked 1998

Christion

Every Christion since 1979 — 1,213 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Christion
Peak year
1998
144 babies
All-time total
1,213
since 1979

The story of Christion

Christion is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1979, 1,213 American babies have been named Christion. Its peak came in 1998, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Christion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Christion 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
2024
2023 8 #9,072
2022 8 #9,152
2021
2020 9 #8,197
2019 8 #9,053
2018 7 #9,871
2017 8 #9,010
2016 10 #7,701
2015 12 #6,746
2014 18 #5,099
2013 17 #5,206
2012 23 #4,276
2011 22 #4,390
2010 37 #3,083
2009 37 #3,115
2008 38 #3,062
2007 42 #2,820
2006 36 #3,035
2005 6 #14,879 48 #2,404
2004 60 #1,996
2003 51 #2,157
2002 65 #1,774
2001 76 #1,574
2000 6 #13,525 102 #1,272
1995 25 #2,858
1990 16 #3,630
1985 8 #4,774
1980 5 #6,408
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1925
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Christion in 2025?

Christion did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Christion?

1,213 babies have been named Christion in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Christion most popular?

Christion peaked in 1998, when 144 newborns received the name.

Is Christion a boy or girl name?

Christion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Christion rising or falling?

Christion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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