Kristan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kristan is derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name has evolved through various forms from Latin to Old and Middle English, leading to its modern usage. It reflects traits of individuality and modernity while maintaining its cultural and linguistic roots. There is no significant biblical background associated with the name, but it has gained popularity in contemporary times as a unique variant of Christian.
The name Kristan 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, Kristan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kristan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4568th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2595th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4198th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8065th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11453rd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2315th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1129th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 973rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4573rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17425th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kristan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kristan"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Kristan is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. It is a variant of the name Christian, which has been used since the early Christian era.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christiann (Old English), Cristian (Middle English), Kristan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kristan gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly as a modern variant of Christian. It was influenced by the rise of unique spellings and forms of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kristen, Kristen, Christian, Krista
Modern Popularity & Image
Kristan is often perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to those looking for alternatives to more common names. It carries a sense of individuality while retaining a connection to its Christian roots.
Famous People
Kristan Hembree (American football player), Kristan McCarthy (Australian politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kristan"
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 "Kristan"
"Kristan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4568th of 7552 | 46 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2595th of 10718 | 228 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4198th of 16616 | 188 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8065th of 24088 | 127 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11453rd of 23106 | 56 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7034th of 9204 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2315th of 12526 | 438 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1129th of 19264 | 1,702 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 973rd of 27321 | 2,882 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4573rd of 35406 | 468 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17425th of 30306 | 38 |
Regional Popularity of "Kristan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kristan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
85.77% 1910th/2227 |
82.92% 2015th/2430 |
- |
65.08% 1806th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.11% 1090th/2937 |
29.49% 1027th/3483 |
39.37% 1385th/3518 |
31.11% 1258th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.70% 984th/3685 |
28.42% 1272nd/4475 |
14.57% 757th/5194 |
26.29% 1661st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
47.57% 3479th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kristan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kristan" 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.