Kristian: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “Christian”
- Origin
- Slavic
- Say it
- KRIS-tee-un · 3 syllables
- Used for
- Both (25% girls, 75% boys since 1880)
Variant spelling of Christian/Kristian, from Latin Christianus meaning 'a Christian.' This spelling is especially common in Scandinavian and Slavic-language contexts.
How popular is Kristian?
Babies named Kristian in 2024207
2024 rank#1,124 boys
Peak year1996
Total US babies since 188027,439
Kristian is fading: recent use is about 57% of its level ten years before.
Names like Kristian
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Christianfollower of Christ · Latin
- CristianoChristian, follower of Christ · Latin
- ChristianaChristian woman · Latin
- Milangracious; dear · Slavic
- Mylangracious; dear · Slavic
Kristian questions
What does the name Kristian mean?
Kristian means "Christian". It comes from Slavic. Variant spelling of Christian/Kristian, from Latin Christianus meaning 'a Christian.' This spelling is especially common in Scandinavian and Slavic-language contexts.
Is Kristian a boy or girl name?
Kristian is used for both: about 25% of US babies named Kristian since 1880 were girls.
How popular is Kristian?
207 US babies were named Kristian in 2024. Its peak year was 1996.
How do you pronounce Kristian?
Kristian is usually pronounced KRIS-tee-un.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.