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
Meaning & origin
Christian comes from the Latin christianus, 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
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.
See more boy names starting with C.
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.