Christian, of Latin origin, means "follower of Christ". It is one of the most popular male names globally, particularly in Christian cultures. The name has been widely used since the Middle Ages and remains popular today. In some cultures, it may be spelled "Kristian" to reflect the original Greek form of the name,Christos. Christian is often shortened to Chris or Kris. It has no specific associated numbers or gemstones.
"Over six decades, the name Christan saw a significant surge from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, peaking at 74 births in 1982, before gradually declining to an average of around 5-10 births per year since the mid-1990s."