Kristian
Boy name · Greek · Latin · Scandinavian
Meaningfollower of Christ · Scandinavian form of Christian
- US rank
- #1,145
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #384 in 1996
184 babies were named Kristian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 323 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025
US births per million boys, 1942–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kristian you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Kristian
Kristian Kostov
Bulgarian and Russian singer, songwriter and model
Choose Kristian and your child shares a first name with Kristian Kostov, a Bulgarian and Russian singer, songwriter and model. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Kristian, like who?” Kristian Kostov's Wikipedia article is available in 44 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,285 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kristian, 184 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kristian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKristian first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #384.
- Then vs nowKristian was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,323 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,285.
- TrendKristian has slipped 323 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,145. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKristian is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #685, followed by Kentucky (#708) and Illinois (#711). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningKristian is a Scandinavian form of Christian, which means “follower of Christ”. Our records link it to Greek, Latin and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Kristian
Kristian is a boy name of Greek, Latin and Scandinavian origin meaning “follower of Christ”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Kristian for boys from 1942 to 2025, in 79 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #384 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,145, with 184 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.5 | 400,000 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 92,251 girls |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,276 girls |
| 1980s | 116 | 8,633 girls |
| 1990s | 147 | 6,806 girls |
| 2000s | 52 | 19,361 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,141 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.8 | 559,441 boys |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 146,199 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 33,602 boys |
| 1970s | 144 | 6,934 boys |
| 1980s | 93 | 10,783 boys |
| 1990s | 268 | 3,729 boys |
| 2000s | 280 | 3,566 boys |
| 2010s | 205 | 4,873 boys |
| 2020s | 131 | 7,643 boys |
Other spellings of Kristian
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 Kristian
What does the name Kristian mean?
Kristian means “follower of Christ” in Scandinavian, as a form of Christian.
What is the origin of the name Kristian?
Kristian has Greek, Latin, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Kristian a boy or girl name?
Kristian is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kristian?
Kristian ranked #1,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 184 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#384).