Total births
886
Boys' name · since 1964
Christiaan
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 886 babies named Christiaan, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10081
- among boys today
- 886
- born since 1964
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Christiaan is the #10081 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 886 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Christiaan recorded 886 times among boys since 1964, holding rank #10081 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #10081 among boys today
- 886 born since 1964
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Christiaan is currently the #10081 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 886 born since 1964, peaking in the 1970s.
- #10081
- among boys today
- 886
- born since 1964
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Christiaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10081
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Christiaan was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
43 babies were named Christiaan in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
How Christiaan compares
886 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Christiaan's all-time total is 141% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Christiaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 886 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Christiaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Christiaan's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Christiaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1968
Current rank
#10,081
Active since
1964
Christiaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (1968)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Christiaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Christiaan's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Christiaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 82
1960s
82 births
- 1970s
1970s
233 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s 74
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 233 births (26% of all-time use).
How Christiaan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Christiaan's total volume
Christiaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Christiaan by state
Where Christiaan concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Christiaan's total US births 7.6%
Even split
67 of 886 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christiaan? ▼
886 babies have been named Christiaan since 1964. It currently ranks #10081 among boys. The peak year was 1968 with 43 births.
When was Christiaan most popular? ▼
Christiaan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Christiaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christiaan are California (67 births), Texas (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Christiaan been used? ▼
Records for Christiaan go back to 1964, giving 62 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Christiaan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christopher, Christian, Chris, Christophe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Christiaan's data
- Christiaan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Christiaans (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Christiaan
Nearby Names Like Christiaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christiaan
Christopher Boy
#61 2,069,596 births
Christian Boy
#77 453,968 births
Chris Boy
#651 147,462 births
Christophe Boy
#8420 4,476 births
Christ Boy
#3606 3,977 births
Compare Christiaan side by side: Christiaan vs Christopher Christiaan vs Christian Christiaan vs Chris
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Christiaan: #10081 Boys' Name - 886 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christiaan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Christiaan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.