Christiano Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Christiano has its roots in Latin, derived from 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved through various forms in different languages, maintaining its religious significance. It is commonly associated with strong Christian traits and has no direct biblical references. The name became popular in the early centuries of Christianity and continues to be widely used today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christiano"
Pronunciation
/krɪsˈtiːənoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Christiano is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is a derivative of the word 'Christus', meaning 'anointed one'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christus (Latin), Christianus (Latin), Cristian (Old Spanish), Cristiano (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian community during the early centuries of the Common Era and has remained common in various cultures, especially in countries with a strong Christian tradition.
Variants & Derivatives
Cristiano, Christian, Cristian, Cristoffer
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Christiano is well-regarded and often associated with a strong sense of faith and identity, particularly in Hispanic and Italian cultures.
Famous People
Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Bergodi, Cristiano Giuntoli
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Boy Name Trend
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✨ Christiano Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 58 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christiano"
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 "Christiano"
"Christiano" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8057th of 16616 | 57 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3913th of 24088 | 366 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3330th of 23106 | 410 |
Regional Popularity of "Christiano" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
54.69% 2824th/5164 |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
39.17% 2923rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.00% 2470th/3984 |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
45.90% 3131st/6822 |
44.57% 2797th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Christiano" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christiano"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christiano" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Christiano" in the United States
The name Christiano is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Christiano has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male 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 male in West. Across generations, 'Christiano' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3913th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3330th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Christiano' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.