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Kristan

Boy name · Greek

Kristan is a Greek boy name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funKristan doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationKristan peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kristan you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kristan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKristan first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
Baby in a white shirt lying on a bed
hello, little Kristan

US births per million boys, 1952–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kristan

Kristan is a boy name of Greek origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Kristan

What is the origin of the name Kristan?

Kristan is Greek in origin. Other Greek names to consider are Theodore (“gift of God”), Mateo (“gift of God”), Lucas (“man from Lucania”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

Is Kristan a boy or girl name?

Kristan is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Kristan.

How popular is the name Kristan?

Kristan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1975, when it reached #1,948. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,403 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Kristan?

Kristan is a Greek boy name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.