Christain Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Christain originates from Latin, meaning 'follower of Christ.' It has evolved through various historical forms, maintaining its link to Christianity. The name carries traits of faith and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the medieval period and continues to be recognized today as a modern variant.
The name Christain is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Christain has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Christain' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3444th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2603rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1863rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2015th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6116th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5704th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19950th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Christain' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christain"
Pronunciation
/krɪsˈteɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Christain is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus,' which means 'follower of Christ.' It is a diminutive form of the name Christian.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christian (Old French), Christain (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early medieval period as Christianity spread across Europe. It became widely used in various forms across different cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Christian, Cristian, Cristiano, Kristian
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Christain is viewed as a modern and unique variant of the name Christian, often associated with religious connotations and a sense of individuality.
Famous People
Christain Ahlmann - German politician, Christain J. M. R. - German philosopher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christain"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Christain"
"Christain" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3444th of 7552 | 105 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2603rd of 10718 | 227 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1863rd of 16616 | 611 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2015th of 24088 | 988 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6116th of 23106 | 169 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11010th of 19264 | 36 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5704th of 27321 | 229 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19950th of 35406 | 40 |
Regional Popularity of "Christain" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
30.90% 1605th/5194 |
35.16% 2221st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.40% 2172nd/4582 |
53.39% 2757th/5164 |
22.04% 1612th/7313 |
50.27% 3752nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Christain" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christain"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christain" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.