Christan
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Christan
Christan is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Christian or Christen. It has roots in Latin through the word "christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." Unlike the more common spelling Christian, which is predominantly used for boys in English-speaking countries, Christan with this particular spelling is more often used for girls. The name carries religious significance for many families, reflecting Christian faith and values. Though not among the most popular names, Christan offers a slightly distinctive alternative to more common feminine forms like Christina or Christine while maintaining the spiritual connection. Its usage has fluctuated over the decades but remains relatively uncommon in contemporary naming trends.
Christan is also given to boys, where it ranks #9072 in the US.
Pronounced KRIS-chun.
As of October 2026, Christan ranked #9072 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1726 in 1984.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,808 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,600 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,606 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,244 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,665 | 21 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |