Christan
Meaningfollower of Christ · English form of Christian
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,723 in 1984
8 babies were named Christan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Christan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Christan, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Christan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChristan first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,723. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChristan was 5.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,841 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendChristan has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningChristan is an English form of Christian, which means “follower of Christ”.
About the name Christan
Christan is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “follower of Christ”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tan”. US birth records list Christan for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 61 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,723 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1970s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 90,580 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,050 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,824 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 64,350 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,693 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Christan
What does the name Christan mean?
Christan means “follower of Christ” in English, as a form of Christian.
What is the origin of the name Christan?
Christan has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Christan a boy or girl name?
Christan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Christan?
Christan ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,723).