Declining since 2009, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Christos since 1915
Babies named Christos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 226 |
| 1970s | 485 |
| 1980s | 458 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 463 |
| 2010s | 386 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Christos is a name of deep religious significance, directly derived from the Greek word for 'anointed,' used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus. Its usage in the United States has been modest but steady, with a peak popularity in 1979. However, the name has been on a declining trend since 2009, reflecting broader shifts in naming preferences. In 2025, it ranked 3450, with about 1 in 51760 newborn boys receiving the name. The highest concentrations of Christos in the U.S. are found in New York and California, states with significant Greek-American communities. Despite its decline, Christos remains a meaningful choice for families honoring their Greek heritage or Christian faith.
Christos is the Greek form of the Hebrew title Mashiach (Messiah), meaning 'anointed.' It is the name given to Jesus of Nazareth in Christian tradition, translating the Hebrew term into Greek in the New Testament. As a personal name, it has been used in Greek-speaking Christian communities for centuries, notably in Greece and Cyprus.
Where Christos is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris
Sibling names for Christos
Names that share Christos's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anna, Sophia, Maria, Eleni, Katerina, Despina, Ioanna, Konstantina, Panagiota, Ekaterini, Eleftheria, Markella, Vasilia
Brothers: Dimitris, Yannis, Georgios, Nikolaos, Andreas, Dimitrios, Evangelos, Giannis, Loukas, Nikos, Petros, Theodoros, Angelos, Antonios, Apostolos, Gerasimos, Nikolos, Demitrios, Kyriakos, Marios, Maximos, Minas, Pantelis, Spyridon, Spyros
