Christon
Every Christon since 1951 — 1,470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Christon
Christon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,776 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 1,470 American babies have been named Christon — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Christon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Christon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,776 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,153 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,703 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,355 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,151 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,707 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,606 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,630 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,972 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,214 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,097 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,549 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,682 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,073 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #5,995 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,525 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,055 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,291 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,917 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,120 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,732 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,379 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,131 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,577 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,156 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,790 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,208 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,623 | 35 | #2,092 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,061 | 32 | #1,840 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,598 | 23 | #2,228 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,054 | 21 | #2,143 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,909 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Christon in 2025?
Christon ranked #7,776 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Christon?
1,470 babies have been named Christon in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Christon most popular?
Christon peaked in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Christon a boy or girl name?
Christon is used for both: about 16% of babies named Christon have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Christon rising or falling?
Christon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.