Kristian
Every Kristian since 1942 — 27,634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristian
Kristian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,149 in 2025 with 184 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 27,634 American babies have been named Kristian — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 886 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 Kristian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristian 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 | #11,464 | 184 | #1,149 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,539 | 190 | #1,125 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,811 | 214 | #1,022 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,482 | 238 | #955 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,122 | 252 | #912 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,497 | 279 | #825 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,091 | 289 | #795 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,247 | 326 | #732 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,958 | 346 | #709 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,497 | 359 | #690 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,223 | 375 | #677 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,064 | 400 | #655 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,106 | 400 | #621 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,032 | 442 | #581 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,480 | 462 | #551 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,858 | 468 | #542 |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,279 | 531 | #508 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,737 | 546 | #502 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,498 | 565 | #475 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,365 | 578 | #466 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,328 | 580 | #446 |
| 2004 | 87 | #2,095 | 512 | #484 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1,997 | 573 | #438 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1,630 | 533 | #458 |
| 2001 | 116 | #1,598 | 587 | #421 |
| 2000 | 157 | #1,248 | 591 | #419 |
| 1995 | 254 | #785 | 583 | #397 |
| 1990 | 357 | #626 | 315 | #570 |
| 1985 | 276 | #659 | 182 | #649 |
| 1980 | 103 | #1,262 | 148 | #716 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,823 | 274 | #486 |
| 1970 | 44 | #1,940 | 168 | #625 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,477 | 41 | #1,197 |
| 1960 | — | — | 37 | #1,309 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,709 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,907 |
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Famous people named Kristian
- Kristian Birkeland Chemist · 1867–1917
- Kristian Prestrud Explorer · 1881–1927
- Kristian Thulesen Dahl Politician · b. 1969
- Kristian Nairn Actor · b. 1975
- Kristian Kostov Singer · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristian in 2025?
Kristian ranked #1,149 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 184 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristian?
27,634 babies have been named Kristian in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristian most popular?
Kristian peaked in 1996, when 886 newborns received the name.
Is Kristian a boy or girl name?
Kristian is used for both: about 25% of babies named Kristian have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Kristian rising or falling?
Kristian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristian?
Well-known people named Kristian include Kristian Birkeland (chemist), Kristian Prestrud (explorer), Kristian Thulesen Dahl (politician).