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Christen originates from the Old English term meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name has evolved through several forms in different languages, maintaining its association with Christianity. It reflects traits of faith and community, though it does not have direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the medieval period and remains a valued choice in modern naming.

The name Christen is most popular in Louisiana, 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, Christen 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, 'Christen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2871st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1642nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1661st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2879th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5060th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2725th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3563rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3381st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 823rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 553rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1917th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5811th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Christen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.