as a Last Name
- 46,297
- people in the U.S. have this name View all people named Christian
Meaning & Origins
English, German, and French: from the personal name Christian, a vernacular form of Latin Christianus ‘follower of Christ’ (see Christ). This personal name was introduced into England following the Norman conquest, especially by Breton settlers. It was also used in the same form as a female name.
| 632nd in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Christensen, Christopher, Christiansen, Christie, Christy, Christianson, Christman, Christenson, Christ, Chris
Quick facts
- Tens of Thousands
- of people in the U.S have this name
- 46,297
- to be exact (as of February 2011)
- West Virginia
- has the most people named Christian per capita
Top state populations
U.S. Distribution Map
Top Twitterers with this name
Claim your spot as the most influential Christian!
Tweet #wpnames to get on this list.
