Kristian

Meaning of Kristian

A follower of Christ; Christian.

Kristian has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kristian

After ranking as high as #419 in 2000, Kristian has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kristian

• Kristian Nairn
  Actor (Game of Thrones)
• Kristian Bush
  Country musician (Sugarland)
• Kristian Bezuidenhout
  Classical pianist
• Kristian Blummenfelt
  Triathlete, Olympic gold medalist
• Kristian Gidlund
  Swedish author and musician

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Questions about the name Kristian

What does the name Kristian mean?

Kristian means a follower of christ; christian, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

Kristian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kristian?

Kristian did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kristian most popular?

Kristian peaked at #419 in 2000.