Christ
Boy nameChrist has been given to 4,029 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,029
Peak year
1923 (69 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -8%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Christ's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #795 |
| 1925 | #825 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Christ — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Christ.
FAQ
How popular is the name Christ?
Christ has been given to 4,029 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Christ peak?
Christ peaked in 1923, when 69 babies were given the name.
Is Christ a girl or boy name?
Christ is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Christ are boys).
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