Holding steady.
Popularity of Christean since 1919
Babies named Christean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christean is a rare feminine variant of Christian, first recorded in 1919. It saw its peak usage in 1932, reflecting naming trends of the early 20th century that favored elaborate spellings of established names like Christine. Despite its low overall frequency, Christean has maintained a stable presence, with sporadic births recorded through 2025. Its trajectory shows no significant revival, remaining a distinctive choice rooted in religious tradition.
Christean is a feminine given name derived from Christian, itself from the Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ'. It emerged as a variant spelling of Christine, influenced by the suffix -ean. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, with a peak in 1932.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Teeny, Chris
Sibling names for Christean
Names that share Christean's style, for a brother or sister.
