Originating from Latin roots, 'Christian' is derived from 'Christus', meaning 'anointed one'. It entered common usage as a given name around the 12th century, reflecting its connection to Christianity. The name gained significant popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe, often used as a name for sons born into Christian families. Throughout history, it has been borne by notable figures such as early Christian leaders like Saint Christian and Christian of Maghreb, as well as more recently, Christian IV, King of Denmark from 1588 to 1648.
"The name Christian showed a gap of seven years between the birth years with two children being born with this name in both 2004 and 2011."