Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Christian.
National Rank (2025)
#96
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
453,968
Unisex Distribution95.8% Boy / 4.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Christian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Christian
According to SSA data, Christian achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 16,059 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 55.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Christian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-55.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,059Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
42yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:486
1890s:404
1900s:321
1910s:1,119
1920s:1,213
1930s:876
1940s:1,529
1950s:3,623
1960s:10,213
1970s:24,902
1980s:30,289
1990s:126,065
2000s:142,433
2010s:84,198
2020s:26,297
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesChris-tian
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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