Kristian
How to say it: KRIS-chun · /ˈkrɪstʃən/
Scandinavian form of Christian; from Greek Khristianos meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Kristian was the 75th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 184 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #110 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #75 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 184 |
| Share of births | 1 in 684 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #110 |
| In France, 2025 | #511 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Kristian has become rarer. It holds well below its peak with more slipping expected.
What goes with it
Sharp and breathy with crisp attack, Kristian feels strong and travels well. Stefan matches in style and Kris is available short.
Parents who love Kristian also love
Nicknames
- Kris
- Krissy
- Krist
Honouring a Kristian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kristian is about 1 in 29.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #511 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Kristian
- Kristian Kostov (born 2000)Bulgarian and Russian singer, songwriter and model
- Kristian Thorstvedt (born 1999)Norwegian footballer
- Kristian Blummenfelt (born 1994)Norwegian triathlete
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