Christen

What does Christen mean and where does it come from?

Christen is a variant of the more commonly used name Kristen and is derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has seen usage in English-speaking countries, notably in the USA and the UK since the latter half of the 20th century. The name emphasizes religious roots and ha

How else can you spell Christen?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Christen?

Christen works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

How popular is Christen right now?

Falling — down 71 spots — currently #6277 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

The story of Christen

Christen entered American naming records in 1910 and has been in use for over 114 years. A total of 13,592 babies have received this name. Once ranked #2718 in 1910, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6277 in 2023. Christen is used for both genders: 84% female and 16% male.

Names that peaked alongside Christen in 1982:

Christen by decade

Christen peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

What are good nicknames for Christen?

What names sound and feel like Christen?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Christen also consider these

Common questions about the name Christen