Kristian
5 countries#1145 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kristian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,634 births recorded 1942–2025 · currently #1145 · peaked in 1996 with 886 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,991 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 210 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,682 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #790 · peaked in 1996 with 202 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
211 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 2008 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
196 births recorded 1936–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 10 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
98 births recorded 1997–2014 · peaked in 2006 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kristian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #465 | — |
| 2007 | #475 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #502 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #508 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #541 | ↓33 |
| 2011 | #551 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #580 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #620 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #655 | ↓35 |
| 2015 | #677 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #689 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #707 | ↓18 |
| 2018 | #732 | ↓25 |
| 2019 | #794 | ↓62 |
| 2020 | #822 | ↓28 |
| 2021 | #910 | ↓88 |
| 2022 | #953 | ↓43 |
| 2023 | #1019 | ↓66 |
| 2024 | #1122 | ↓103 |
| 2025 | #1145 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Kristian
Is Kristian a popular name?
Yes — Kristian currently ranks #1145 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kristian more common for boys or girls?
Kristian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kristian most popular?
Kristian peaked in 1996 in United States, with 886 recorded births that year.
Is Kristian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kristian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3560 in 1942 to #1145 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kristian?
At least 30,821 babies have been recorded with the name Kristian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kristian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kristian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kristian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kristian include Hasan, Kenan, Kross, Sol.
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