Kristian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
75% Masculine / 25% Feminine
Meaning:
Kristian means 'follower of Christ'.
Meaning of the Name Kristian
Kristian is a variant of the name Christian, which comes from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It is of Greek and Latin origin and is derived from the name Christophoros, meaning 'Christ-bearer'. The name Kristian has Scandinavian roots and is commonly used in countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It is a popular name among Christians and carries the meaning of being a devoted follower of Christ.
Popularity of the Name Kristian
The popularity for the name Kristian peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 614 births, which ranked number 811 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Kristian had the most female births in 1990 with 357, which ranked number 624 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1997 with 614, which ranked number 389 out of 10,811 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kristian has declined sharply over the last ten years from 498 births to 251 births, a decline of -49.60%. Among males, Kristian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 442 births to 237 births, a decline of -46.38%. Among females, Kristian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 56 births to 14 births, a decline of -75.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kristian
- 20 Year Trend of Kristian: -61.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Kristian: -49.60%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kristian: -46.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kristian: -75.00%
Popularity of Kristian by State
For males, Kristian was most popular in Southeastern states with 62 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 32 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kristian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 8 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 24 | 635 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 6 | 671 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 21 | 664 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 12 | 565 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 32 | 813 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kristian
- Total Births of Kristian: 234 (-6.62%)
- Male Births of Kristian: 223 (-6.04%)
- Female Births of Kristian: 12 (-12.94%)
Given the downward trend of Kristian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.62% decrease in total births, for a total of 234 births in 2024. Male births for Kristian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 223 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.04%. For Females, births for Kristian have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -12.94%.