Kristian
Boy name · #1147 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
Kristian is currently the #1147 boy name in the United States — 184 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #677, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,783 boys born in 2025 was named Kristian.
The 83-year story
Kristian first appears in the Social Security records in 1942, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 614 boys were named Kristian — good for #389 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 Kristian per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Kristian in class?
Kristian scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kristian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kristian is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kristian is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kristians were TX (28), FL (20), CA (16), NY (13), IL (12). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kristian
Statistically, parents drawn to Kristian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darian, Keenan, Maximillian, Coleman, and Duncan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kristian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 184 | #1145 |
| 2024 | 190 | #1122 |
| 2023 | 214 | #1019 |
| 2022 | 238 | #953 |
| 2021 | 252 | #910 |
| 2020 | 279 | #822 |
| 2019 | 289 | #794 |
| 2018 | 326 | #732 |
| 2017 | 346 | #707 |
| 2016 | 359 | #689 |
| 2015 | 375 | #677 |
| 2014 | 400 | #655 |
| 2013 | 400 | #620 |
| 2012 | 442 | #580 |
| 2011 | 462 | #551 |
| 2010 | 468 | #541 |
| 2009 | 531 | #508 |
| 2008 | 546 | #502 |
| 2007 | 565 | #475 |
| 2006 | 578 | #465 |
| 2005 | 580 | #446 |
| 2004 | 512 | #484 |
| 2003 | 573 | #438 |
| 2002 | 533 | #457 |
| 2001 | 587 | #421 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kristian a popular boy name?
Kristian ranked #1147 among boys in 2025 with 184 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #677.
When was the name Kristian most popular?
Kristian peaked in 1997, when 614 American boys received the name (ranked #389 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kristian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,783 newborn American boys was named Kristian. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.