Is Kristian a boy's or girl's name?

Kristian is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6,812 recorded births.

When was Kristian most popular?

Kristian reached its peak popularity in 1997 with 614 births that year. It is currently ranked #1124 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kristian?

Kristian is currently ranked #1124 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 20,627 babies since 1942.

Kristian

A Danish name gently fading from the charts.

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#1124▼ 103in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, variant of Christian

Kristian is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, the Nordic form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one.'

Common across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Kristian carries a clean Nordic character that sets it apart from the English Christian. In the U.S., it appeals to families with Scandinavian heritage and to parents who want the familiar faith-based meaning with a more distinctive spelling. The K opening gives it extra visual impact.

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Popularity Over Time

Kristian was #484 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1124, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kristian
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,172	#967	▼
2010s	3,865	#655	▼
2000s	5,596	#462	▲
1990s	5,194	#439	▲
1980s	1,717	#687	▼
1970s	2,363	#530	▲
1960s	555	#1122	▲
1950s	141	#2359	▲
1940s	24	#3526	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kristian
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	189	#1124	-25 (-11.7%)
2023	214	#1021	-24 (-10.1%)
2022	238	#954	-14 (-5.6%)
2021	252	#912	-27 (-9.7%)
2020	279	#824	-10 (-3.5%)
2019	289	#795	-37 (-11.3%)
2018	326	#731	-20 (-5.8%)
2017	346	#709	-12 (-3.4%)
2016	358	#690	-17 (-4.5%)
2015	375	#677	-25 (-6.3%)
2014	400	#655	+1 (0.3%)
2013	399	#621	-43 (-9.7%)
2012	442	#581	-20 (-4.3%)
2011	462	#551	-6 (-1.3%)
2010	468	#542	-63 (-11.9%)
2009	531	#508	-15 (-2.7%)
2008	546	#502	-19 (-3.4%)
2007	565	#475	-13 (-2.2%)
2006	578	#466	-2 (-0.3%)
2005	580	#446	+68 (13.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kristian as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Kristian has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 6,812 births since 1959.

#6507

Current rank

6,812

Total births

1990

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kristian be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kristian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1124. As a girl's name, it ranks #6507.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1942–2024) · Methodology