Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Latin
Meaning: Anointed, Follower of Christ
Pronunciation: KRIH-stee-uhn, /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/, K R IH S CH AH N
Popularity Rank: #96
Derived from the Latin word 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'. It is a common name among religious families or those who are devoted to Christianity.
The name Christian is of Greek, Latin origin and means Anointed, Follower of Christ. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Christian is commonly found in Italy, Germany, France, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KRIH-stee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S CH AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Christian is recorded 343,340 times globally, ranking it as the 96th most common name worldwide.
Christian is most prevalent in Italy, with 58,303 occurrences, making it the 115th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Christian is found among 1 in every 7 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #115 | 1 : 20 |
| Germany | #4 | 1 : 7 |
| France | #40 | 1 : 25 |
| United States of America | #121 | 1 : 48 |
| Mexico | #151 | 1 : 61 |
| Austria | #3 | 1 : 8 |
| Peru | #90 | 1 : 85 |
| Chile | #120 | 1 : 60 |
| Nigeria | #112 | 1 : 129 |
| Colombia | #299 | 1 : 144 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Christian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 07:03 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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