Christion

Christion appears to be a variation of the name Christian, which derives from Latin "Christianus" meaning "a follower of Christ." This spelling variant likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward distinctive spelling alternatives of traditional names. The modification of the "-ian" ending to "-ion" may have been influenced by other words ending in "-ion" in English. The name maintains the same religious connotations as Christian, referencing Christianity and its central figure. While less common than the traditional spelling, Christion has gained some usage particularly since the 1990s. This variant follows a broader pattern of name customization where traditional names are modified with alternative spellings while maintaining similar pronunciation and meaning connections.

Christion is also given to girls.

Pronounced KRIS-chun.

As of October 2026, Christion ranked #14878 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #13525 in 2000.