Khristian
Boy name · #2851 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Khristian? In official American birth records, Khristian has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Khristian, placing it at #2851 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1780, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Khristian.
The 57-year story
Khristian first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 131 boys were named Khristian — good for #1315 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.
Babies named Khristian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Khristian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Khristian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Khristian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Khristian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Khristian is most common
State-level data for Khristian 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 Khristian
Statistically, parents drawn to Khristian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Tristian, Octavian, Cristhian, Sabastian, and Javian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Khristian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2147 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2325 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2277 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1895 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1737 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1717 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1828 |
| 2015 | 85 | #1780 |
| 2014 | 86 | #1751 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1315 |
| 2012 | 110 | #1466 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1429 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1503 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1497 |
| 2008 | 91 | #1679 |
| 2007 | 80 | #1811 |
| 2006 | 89 | #1617 |
| 2005 | 94 | #1514 |
| 2004 | 77 | #1671 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1815 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1660 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1677 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Khristian?
In official American birth records, the name Khristian first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
Is Khristian a popular boy name?
Khristian ranked #2851 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1780.
When was the name Khristian most popular?
Khristian peaked in 2013, when 131 American boys received the name (ranked #1315 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Khristian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Khristian. 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.