Cristiano
Every Cristiano since 1989 — 3,898 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cristiano
Cristiano is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,288 in 2025 with 152 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 3,898 American babies have been named Cristiano. Its peak came in 2015, when 267 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Cristiano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cristiano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 | #1,288 |
| 2024 | 188 | #1,129 |
| 2023 | 183 | #1,144 |
| 2022 | 213 | #1,037 |
| 2021 | 176 | #1,144 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1,077 |
| 2019 | 204 | #1,018 |
| 2018 | 224 | #936 |
| 2017 | 255 | #856 |
| 2016 | 264 | #849 |
| 2015 | 267 | #841 |
| 2014 | 247 | #877 |
| 2013 | 209 | #956 |
| 2012 | 186 | #1,038 |
| 2011 | 201 | #979 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1,024 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1,274 |
| 2008 | 120 | #1,409 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1,832 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,039 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,465 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,469 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,352 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,459 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,097 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,342 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,135 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,367 |
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Famous people named Cristiano
- Cristiano Lucarelli Soccer player · b. 1975
- Cristiano Zanetti Soccer player · b. 1977
- Cristiano Doni Soccer player · b. 1973
- Cristiano da Matta Racing driver · b. 1973
- Cristiano Lupatelli Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cristiano in 2025?
Cristiano ranked #1,288 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 152 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cristiano?
3,898 babies have been named Cristiano in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cristiano most popular?
Cristiano peaked in 2015, when 267 newborns received the name.
Is Cristiano a boy or girl name?
Cristiano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cristiano rising or falling?
Cristiano is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cristiano?
Well-known people named Cristiano include Cristiano Lucarelli (soccer player), Cristiano Zanetti (soccer player), Cristiano Doni (soccer player).