Cristian

Boy's name

Cristian is derived from the Latin name Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." It has religious connotations and is popular in many cultures.

Meaning A Christian
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 1,078
Peak year 2006

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cristian Ronaldo - Soccer player, multiple Ballon d'Or winner.
  • Cristian Castro - Mexican singer, Latin Grammy winner.
  • Cristian de la Fuente - Chilean actor, telenovelas and Hollywood films.
  • Cristian Mungiu - Romanian filmmaker, Cannes Film Festival winner.
  • Cristian Zapata - Colombian soccer player, Serie A defender.
  • Cristian Pavón - Argentine soccer player, Boca Juniors forward.
  • Cristian Tello - Spanish soccer player, La Liga winger.
  • Cristian Ansaldi - Argentine soccer player, Serie A defender.
  • Cristian Gamboa - Costa Rican soccer player, right-back.
  • Cristian Rodríguez - Uruguayan soccer player, midfielder for Peñarol.

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