How Many People Are Named Crystian?
Complete statistics for the name Crystian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Crystian is a creative respelling of Christian, giving it a distinctive modern edge that's quite uncommon. Only about 356 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 926,661 Americans share it. It peaked in 1994 with 28 births, and a striking 76% of bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and originality. It's associated with individuals who are natural pioneers, driven by ambition and a strong desire to forge their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 363 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Crystian Through the Generations
Crystian didn't appear on American birth records until the late 1980s, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations. The peak year came in 1994, when 28 babies received the name, a modest but notable high point. Since then, usage has been on a steady decline. Of the 356 people estimated to be living with this name in the US today, 275 are under 30, while just 88 fall in the 30-to-60 range. There aren't any bearers over 60, confirming that this is genuinely a modern creation. The average age of someone named Crystian sits at just 22, making it one of the youngest-skewing names you'll encounter. Globally, it ranks #140,727 with around 2,707 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in Brazil, where creative phonetic spellings have long been popular. That Brazilian connection likely reflects the name's appeal across Latin cultures, where the "y" substitution feels natural and stylish.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Crystian's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Crystian
How Many People Have the Name Crystian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 356 people in the United States currently share the name Crystian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 926,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Crystian a Common or Rare Name?
Crystian 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 Crystian Mean?
Crystian means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Crystian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Crystian Most Popular?
The name Crystian reached peak popularity in 1994, with 28 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 Crystian?
Approximately 356 people named Crystian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 363. That works out to roughly 1 in 926,661 Americans.
Is Crystian a rare name?
Crystian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 926,661 Americans has this name.
What does the name Crystian mean?
Crystian means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Crystian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Crystian are male and 0% are female.
When was Crystian most popular?
Crystian peaked in 1994 with 28 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.