How Many People Are Named Christiaan?

Complete statistics for the name Christiaan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christiaan
Very Rare
Latin, via Dutch

Christiaan has a classic feel but is very rare, with only 827 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 399,003 Americans. It peaked in 1968 with 43 births that year.

~827
Living in US
1 in 399,003
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower of Christ
🌐
Origin
Latin, via Dutch
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Faithful Thoughtful Compassionate Steady
3
Life Path Number

The life-path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social warmth. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and naturally drawn to inspiring others through words or art.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,073
Worldwide Bearers
#15,635
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
40,681
🇳🇱 Netherlands
9,318
🇧🇪 Belgium
6,963
🇳🇦 Namibia
1,111
🇺🇸 United States
971
🇬🇧 England
362
🇦🇺 Australia
270
🇹🇭 Thailand
141
🇩🇪 Germany
112
🇳🇿 New Zealand
106

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
827 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
292
Would be under 30 (33%)
580
Would be 30–60 (66%)
7
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 879 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
60
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christiaan Through the Generations

The name Christiaan has a rich history but is quite uncommon, with just 827 people alive in the US today. This stark contrast to its peak in 1968 when there were 43 births, shows a significant decline over the years. The age distribution tells a story of longevity, with 580 people aged 30-60 and only 7 over 60, indicating a steady presence across generations. Despite the name's classic appeal, its rarity makes it stand out. The gap between the all-time births (879) and the current living count (827) is notable, highlighting its declining popularity. This trend suggests a name that was once more popular but has since become much rarer.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 67
Texas 6
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christiaan's Latin, via Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Christiaan

How Many People Have the Name Christiaan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 827 people in the United States currently share the name Christiaan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 399,003 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christiaan a Common or Rare Name?

Christiaan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Christiaan Mean?

Christiaan means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Latin, via Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christiaan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Christiaan Most Popular?

The name Christiaan reached peak popularity in 1968, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christiaan?

Approximately 827 people named Christiaan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 879. That works out to roughly 1 in 399,003 Americans.

Is Christiaan a rare name?

Christiaan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 399,003 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christiaan mean?

Christiaan means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Latin, via Dutch origins.

Is Christiaan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Christiaan are male and 0% are female.

When was Christiaan most popular?

Christiaan peaked in 1968 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US827
All-Time Births879
1 in X1 in 399,003
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1968
World Rank#15,635
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.