Christian
Meaning
Its source is Christianus, a Latin name meaning "One who follows Christ."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in German, English, French and Danish.
Background story
The influence of religion on names is evident throughout the world. For example, it is a tenet of Islam that the best names either refer to attributes of Allah or are derived from hamida, an Arabic word meaning ''praise.'' Names used on the Indian subcontinent often refer to the deities of Hinduism.
Though Christiana's direct refererence to Christianity is exceptional, names with ties to the West's predominant religion are far from unusual. Many Hebrew-derived names reflect Christianity's Jewish heritage. Greek- and Latin-derived names witness the church's early development in the Mediterranean basin. Finally, many Germanic and Gaelic names honor saints who spread Christianity throughout northern Europe.
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Statistics for the name Christian (male)
- In Denmark in 2007, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 14 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In USA in 2006, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 21 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2006, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 16 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 17 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 5 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 3 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 3 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 8 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 9 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 5 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 7 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Christian was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name for newborn babies