Christian
KRIS-chun /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/
Meaning of Christian
Christian is the Latin Christianus — 'one who follows Christ' — from Greek Christos ('anointed'), the Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah. In the New Testament, Acts 11:26 records that 'the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.' The name has been used across Europe since early Christianity and remains dominant in Scandinavia.
Current popularity of Christian
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #55 |
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #47 |
Notable bearers of Christian
Christian Dior (fashion designer); Christian Bale (actor); Christian (protagonist of Pilgrim's Progress, 1678).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31