Chrystian
Every Chrystian since 1986 — 851 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrystian
Chrystian 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 1986, 851 American babies have been named Chrystian — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Chrystian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrystian 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,684 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,371 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,023 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,050 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,288 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,011 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,233 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,055 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,287 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,123 | 27 | #3,771 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,152 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,811 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,689 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,014 | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,756 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,821 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,164 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,331 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,653 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,053 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,968 | 33 | #2,822 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,633 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,528 | 50 | #2,022 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,316 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,434 | 9 | #5,454 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chrystian in 2025?
Chrystian 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 Chrystian?
851 babies have been named Chrystian in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrystian most popular?
Chrystian peaked in 2000, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Chrystian a boy or girl name?
Chrystian is used for both: about 8% of babies named Chrystian have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Chrystian rising or falling?
Chrystian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.