Christyan
Every Christyan since 1991 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Christyan
Christyan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1991, 303 American babies have been named Christyan. Its peak came in 2005, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Christyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Christyan 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,707 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,924 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,399 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,560 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,787 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,655 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,193 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,690 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,476 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,705 | 15 | #5,572 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,218 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,545 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,855 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,738 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,711 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,616 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,091 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Christyan in 2025?
Christyan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Christyan?
303 babies have been named Christyan in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Christyan most popular?
Christyan peaked in 2005, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Christyan a boy or girl name?
Christyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Christyan rising or falling?
Christyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.