Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cristian.
National Rank (2025)
#362
All-Time Peak Rank
#127 (1995)
Total U.S. Births
69,925
Unisex Distribution98.4% Boy / 1.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cristian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cristian
According to SSA data, Cristian achieved its highest historical rank of #127 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 3,024 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cristian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,024Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
59Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:72
1970s:509
1980s:1,950
1990s:19,529
2000s:27,188
2010s:14,634
2020s:6,043
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCris-ti-an
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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