Christan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Christan originates from Latin, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved from 'Christianus' through various historical forms, including Old French and Anglo-Saxon. The name is associated with Christian values and has gained popularity since the early Christian era. It is perceived positively in modern times, often linked to both religious and secular identities.
The name Christan is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Christan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Christan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5842nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3029th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2414th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2479th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4997th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3796th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2217th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7892nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Christan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christan"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Christan is derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has roots in the Greek word 'Christos', which means 'anointed one'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christian (Old French), Christan (Anglo-Saxon)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early Christian era as a way to denote someone who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Variants & Derivatives
Christian, Kristen, Cristian, Kristan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Christan is viewed as a modern variation of Christian, often associated with religious connotations but also embraced in secular contexts.
Famous People
Christan Williams, a notable musician, Christan Adair, a prominent artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christan"
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 "Christan"
"Christan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5842nd of 7552 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3029th of 10718 | 179 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2414th of 16616 | 423 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2479th of 24088 | 722 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4997th of 23106 | 228 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3796th of 19264 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2217th of 27321 | 865 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7892nd of 35406 | 224 |
Regional Popularity of "Christan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
54.59% 2443rd/4475 |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
38.17% 2411th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
44.42% 2294th/5164 |
28.84% 2109th/7313 |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Christan" 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) |
- | - |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.22% 2256th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
33.27% 1728th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christan" 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.