How Many People Are Named Christos?

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

Christos
Very Rare
Greek

Christos means 'anointed one' in Greek, making it a name rich in history and significance. Only 1 in 131,706 Americans are named Christos, highlighting just how rare this name truly is. The peak year was 1979, with 67 births that year.

~341
Living in US
1 in 971,992
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Anointed one
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,598
Worldwide Bearers
#4,751
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇵🇱 Poland
330
🇨🇭 Switzerland
257
🇳🇱 Netherlands
241
🇧🇷 Brazil
130
🇪🇬 Egypt
130
🇦🇹 Austria
120
🇫🇷 France
99
🇧🇭 Bahrain
89
🇪🇸 Spain
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,506 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
1,109
Would be under 30 (39%)
1,320
Would be 30–60 (46%)
428
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 2,857 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
69
International
5

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

📜 Christos Through the Generations

Over the decades, Christos has seen its popularity rise and fall, but it remains a name that carries a sense of tradition and uniqueness. With an estimated 2,506 people named Christos currently living in the United States, the name has a fairly even distribution across different age groups. About 39% of those named Christos are under 30, 46% are aged between 30 and 60, and 15% are over 60, indicating a steady presence across generations. This balance suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place in many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 644
Massachusetts 268
Illinois 133
California 77
New Jersey 76
Florida 21
Pennsylvania 16
Michigan 6
Connecticut 5

⭐ Famous People Named Christos

Christos is a common Greek given name, which may be spelled as Christos, Chrestos, Chreistos, Christus, Chrestus, and Chreistus, pronounced identically. Nicknames include Chris, Chrissie, Chrissy, Chreissie, Chreissy, Chreis, Essie, Eissie, Tos, Tossie, and Issie…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christos

How Many People Have the Name Christos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Christos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 971,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christos a Common or Rare Name?

Christos 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 Christos Mean?

Christos means "anointed one" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Christos Most Popular?

The name Christos reached peak popularity in 1979, with 67 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 Christos?

Approximately 341 people named Christos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 341. That works out to roughly 1 in 971,992 Americans.

Is Christos a rare name?

Christos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 971,992 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christos mean?

Christos means "anointed one" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christos more male or female?

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

When was Christos most popular?

Christos peaked in 1979 with 67 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 US341
All-Time Births341
1 in X1 in 971,992
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1979
World Rank#4,751
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.