Kristian
UnisexKristian has been given to 27,634 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1996. In 2025, about 1 in 9,283 boys was named Kristian.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
27,634
Peak year
1996 (886 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1942
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
25% girls / 75% boys
Rank through the decades
Kristian's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #486 |
| 2000 | #419 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kristian — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Kristian
Varg Vikernes
Norwegian black metal musician
Kristian Kostov
Bulgarian and Russian singer, songwriter and model
Kristian Thorstvedt
Norwegian footballer (born 1999)
Kristian Birkeland
Norwegian scientist (1867–1917)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kristian.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kristian?
Kristian has been given to 27,634 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kristian peak?
Kristian peaked in 1996, when 886 babies were given the name.
Is Kristian a girl or boy name?
Kristian is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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