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Christian

Christian is a distinctive choice, ranked #389 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Christian in their class.

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UK Rank 2024
#389
US Rank #77
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About the Name Christian

Christian has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 156 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #90 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 3 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Christian is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #77, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Christian

Unlikely. With around 106 UK babies named Christian per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Christian in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Christian has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 156 places in the last five years. Its peak was #90 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Christian is more popular in the US (#77) than in the UK (#389). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Christian ranks #77 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
106
UK babies named Christian (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 156 places
Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Christian

Likely around 1 other Christian in the class

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UK Popularity (1996–2024)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2024)

Rank · SSA official data

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About the Name Christian

Meaning
"follower of Christ; beloved of God"

Famous People Named Christian

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Christian Metz (Inspirationalist)Historical
Christian Metz was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States on October 26, 1842. Once in the U.S., he helped to create a colony for the Community of True Inspiration, a pietist sect.

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