Cristian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cristian originates from the Latin term 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name evolved through several languages, including Latin and Spanish, retaining its association with Christianity. It has a positive connotation and is seen as a name reflecting faith and morality. There is no direct biblical relevance. Cristian gained popularity in Christian communities in the early centuries and continues to be widely used today.
The name Cristian is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. 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, Cristian has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling 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, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cristian' 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 1311th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 272nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 163rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 296th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2568th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5758th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cristian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cristian"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstiən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Cristian is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is linked to the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'the anointed one'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christianos (Late Latin), Cristian (Spanish), Cristian (Italian)
Historical Usage
Cristian became popular in the Christian community during the early centuries of Christianity, particularly in Europe, as a given name for boys.
Variants & Derivatives
Christian, Cristiano, Cristianito, Chris
Modern Popularity & Image
Cristian is viewed positively and is associated with faith and strong moral values. It remains a common name in various cultures today.
Famous People
Cristian Ronaldo (footballer), Cristian Bale (actor), Cristian Dan (politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cristian"
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 "Cristian"
"Cristian" 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 | 1311th of 10718 | 671 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 272nd of 16616 | 14,132 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 163rd of 24088 | 40,174 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 296th of 23106 | 14,016 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9912th of 19264 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2568th of 27321 | 707 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5758th of 35406 | 342 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Cristian" 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) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
24.55% 855th/3483 |
40.79% 1435th/3518 |
19.21% 777th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.65% 503rd/3685 |
6.59% 295th/4475 |
6.95% 361st/5194 |
2.85% 180th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.26% 241st/4582 |
3.04% 157th/5164 |
2.08% 152nd/7313 |
1.61% 120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.14% 444th/3984 |
7.87% 353rd/4487 |
4.15% 283rd/6822 |
3.90% 245th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cristian" 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) |
- |
79.42% 3554th/4475 |
36.97% 1920th/5194 |
22.94% 1449th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
93.37% 4278th/4582 |
- |
51.61% 3774th/7313 |
53.89% 4022nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cristian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cristian" 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.