Christian is a unisex name that has its origins in the Latin word "Christianus," meaning "a follower of Christ." It is a name that is widely recognized and used across various cultures and languages. The pronunciation of Christian varies slightly depending on the language. In Spanish, it is pronounced as krees-TAHN (/kriˈstan/), in French as krees-TAHN (/kriˈstɑn/), in German as KREES-tyn (/kriˈstaɪn/), and in English as kris-TAYN (/krɪˈsteɪn/).
Christian holds a strong association with Christianity, being derived from the name of Jesus Christ. It is considered a virtuous and timeless name with deep religious significance. Due to its popularity and versatility, Christian has been consistently used as a given name for both boys and girls. In the United States, Christian has been steadily ranked within the top 1000 names over the past several decades. According to data for newborns in the United States, Christian was given to approximately 7 babies in 2021, ranking at 9695th place. Despite fluctuations in popularity, Christian remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that symbolizes faith, strength, and devotion.