Christian is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'christos', which means 'anointed'. It is primarily used as a Christian name, referring to an adherent of Christianity. The name was popularized during the Middle Ages in Europe and has been widely used ever since. It is often associated with the Christian faith due to its religious roots.
The name Christian experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in the early 1990s and a decline towards the late 1990s and early 2000s.