Christian is a unisex given name of Latin origin, derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed'. It has been widely used as a Christian name since early Christian times, signifying the belief in Christ. The name gained significant popularity during the Middle Ages and has continued to be popular throughout history. Variant spellings include Kristian and Cristiano.
The name Christian experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century. It started with a low of 6 births per year from 1921 to 1957, then steadily increased, reaching a peak of 88 births in 2000. After 2004, there was a consistent decline, dropping to as low as 7 births in 2020 and 2021, with a total of 2100 births recorded over the period.