How Many People Are Named Christan?

Complete statistics for the name Christan in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Christan
Very Rare
2,936
Estimated People
1 in 112,398
1 in X Americans
1982
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,570 (53%)
♀ Female
1,366 (47%)
53%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 33

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 6
California 74
Florida 31
Georgia 57
Illinois 5
Indiana 10
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 14
Michigan 5
Missouri 5
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 16
New York 60
Ohio 25
Pennsylvania 5
South Carolina 11
Tennessee 15
Texas 221
🔎 Name Characteristics
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Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Christan

How Many People Have the Name Christan in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,936 people in the United States currently share the name Christan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,398 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Christan a Common or Rare Name?

Christan is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Christan Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Christan are covered in full on the Christan name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Christan Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Christan in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female. Christan is a gender-neutral name, split roughly evenly between male and female bearers. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Christan Most Popular?

The name Christan reached peak popularity in 1982, with 74 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Christan Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Christan across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christan?

Approximately 2,936 people in the United States share the name Christan, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Christan a rare name?

Christan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,398 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christan mean?

The meaning and origin of Christan is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Christan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Christan are male and 47% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Christan most popular?

The name Christan reached its peak in 1982, with 74 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,936
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 112,398
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1982
Male %53%
Female %47%

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