Christian
Latin boy's name meaning “follower of Christ”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #77
- Born in 2023
- 4,153
- Peak year
- 2008 (#23)
Meaning & origin
Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
Is Christian a Latin name?
Yes — Christian is a Latin name meaning "follower of Christ". Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Christian ranked #77 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,153 US boys were given the name Christian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #23 in 2008
“Unranked” means Christian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Christian
Christian is spelled C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N — 9 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Chris
Christian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Christian mean?
Christian is a Latin name meaning "follower of Christ". Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
Where does the name Christian come from?
Christian is of Latin origin. Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
Is Christian a boy or a girl name?
Christian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Christian?
In 2023, 4,153 US boys were given the name Christian.
Is Christian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Christian ranked #77 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Christian?
Common nicknames for Christian include Chris.
How do you spell Christian?
Christian is spelled C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N — 9 letters.
How common is the name Christian?
In 2023, 4,153 US boys were given the name Christian. In the latest US data, Christian ranked #77 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Christian a Latin name?
Yes — Christian is a Latin name meaning "follower of Christ". Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Christian mean in Latin?
In Latin, Christian means "follower of Christ". Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
Is Christian a Roman name?
Christian is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "follower of Christ".