Holding steady.
Popularity of Kristjan since 1982
Babies named Kristjan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kristjan is a cross-cultural form of Christian that has maintained a steady but very low presence in the United States since first appearing in 1982. It saw its peak usage in 1998, and has remained stable since. The name is far more common in Iceland and Estonia, where it is a traditional given name. In the U.S., it has never ranked in the top 1000, and its 1-in-N ratio is too low to calculate, indicating fewer than 5 births in the latest year. Kristjan carries a straightforward meaning with Christian religious roots, and its spelling distinguishes it from the more common Kristian or Christian.
Kristjan is a Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Christian, derived from the Latin name Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ'. It is especially common in Iceland and Estonia, where it has been used since the early 20th century. The name gained popularity in the United States among families of Scandinavian or Baltic heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Krissi, Jan
Sibling names for Kristjan
Names that share Kristjan's style, for a brother or sister.
