Khristian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Khristian is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved from the Greek 'Christianos' to Latin 'Christianus' and into its modern form. The name is associated with traits of faith and spirituality, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early Christian era and continues to be well-regarded today.
The name Khristian is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Khristian 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, 'Khristian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5827th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2617th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1617th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1892nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13742nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9161st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10127th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Khristian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Khristian"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstjən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Khristian derives from the Greek word 'Christianos', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is closely associated with the term 'Christ', referring to Jesus Christ.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianos (Greek), Christianus (Latin), Khristian (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early centuries of Christianity as a way to identify believers and has remained common in various cultures throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Christian, Kris, Kristen, Kristina
Modern Popularity & Image
Khristian is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with faith and spirituality. It remains popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Khristian B. McCaffrey (American football player), Khristian K. Nelson (American artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Khristian"
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 "Khristian"
"Khristian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5827th of 10718 | 46 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2617th of 16616 | 378 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1617th of 24088 | 1,354 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1892nd of 23106 | 979 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13742nd of 19264 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5557th of 27321 | 238 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9161st of 35406 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10127th of 30306 | 116 |
Regional Popularity of "Khristian" 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) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
37.53% 2371st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.95% 2197th/4582 |
40.38% 2085th/5164 |
18.90% 1382nd/7313 |
25.53% 1905th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.92% 1909th/3984 |
54.98% 2467th/4487 |
20.21% 1379th/6822 |
45.43% 2851st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Khristian" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Khristian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Khristian" 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.