Christian

Meaning of Christian

It means 'a follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'. The name signifies someone who is a disciple of Christianity.

Christian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Christian

Christian has cooled off, slipping to #96 in 2025, down from a peak of #21 in 2006.

Christian as a girl's name

Christian is also used as a girl's name. The name Christian means 'follower of Christ'. It's a name associated with religious belief and devotion.

Notable people named Christian

• Christian Bale
  Oscar-winning actor
• Christian Pulisic
  American professional soccer player
• Christian Slater
  Film and television actor
• Christian Dior
  Influential French fashion designer
• Christian Laettner
  Famous American basketball player

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Questions about the name Christian

What does the name Christian mean?

Christian means it means 'a follower of christ' or 'anointed one'. the name signifies someone who is a disciple of christianity, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Christian a boy's or a girl's name?

Christian is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Christian?

In 2025, Christian ranked #96 for boys, down from #77 the year before.

When was Christian most popular?

Christian peaked at #21 in 2006.