Christian
Girl name · #4884 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Christian? In official American birth records, Christian has been tracked continuously since 1886, giving it 139 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby girls were named Christian, placing it at #4884 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1695, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 girls born in 2025 was named Christian.
Babies named Christian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 139-year story
Christian first appears in the Social Security records in 1886, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 987 girls were named Christian — good for #280 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Christian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Christian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Christian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Christian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Christian is most common
State-level data for Christian is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Christian
Statistically, parents drawn to Christian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adrian, Carissa, Katheryn, Cristal, and Caitlin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Christian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4878 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4387 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3833 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3220 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3221 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2451 |
| 2018 | 83 | #2217 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2108 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1929 |
| 2015 | 125 | #1695 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1602 |
| 2013 | 135 | #1587 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1552 |
| 2011 | 167 | #1372 |
| 2010 | 157 | #1443 |
| 2009 | 188 | #1288 |
| 2008 | 197 | #1265 |
| 2007 | 217 | #1172 |
| 2006 | 240 | #1063 |
| 2005 | 219 | #1085 |
| 2004 | 304 | #822 |
| 2003 | 299 | #822 |
| 2002 | 310 | #773 |
| 2001 | 400 | #625 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Christian?
In official American birth records, the name Christian first appeared in 1886 (over 139 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Christian a popular girl name?
Christian ranked #4884 among girls in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1695.
When was the name Christian most popular?
Christian peaked in 1992, when 987 American girls received the name (ranked #280 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Christian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American girls was named Christian. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.