Total births
781
Unisex name · since 1986
Chrystian
Chrystian has 781 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12822
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Chrystian is the #12822 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 781 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Chrystian recorded 781 times among boys since 1986, holding rank #12822 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2024.
- #12822 among boys today
- 781 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chrystian is currently the #12822 unisex name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 781 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12822
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Chrystian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12822
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Chrystian was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
50 babies were named Chrystian in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Chrystian compares
781 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Chrystian's all-time total is 113% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chrystian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 781 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chrystian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chrystian splits its recorded history at 2006: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2024 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chrystian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#12,822
Active since
1986
Chrystian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2024
- Peak year (2000)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Chrystian popularity over time - girls
70 total births recorded since 1988 (Chrystian as girls' name)
Chrystian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chrystian's strongest decade.
338 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Chrystian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
189 births
- 2000s
2000s
338 births
- 2010s
2010s
197 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 338 births (43% of all-time use).
How Chrystian 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 Chrystian's total volume
Chrystian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chrystian by state
Where Chrystian concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 38 | 4.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Chrystian's total US births 7.9%
Even split
62 of 781 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chrystian? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 781 babies named Chrystian. Today it holds rank #12822 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 50 births.
When was Chrystian most popular? ▼
Chrystian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 338 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Chrystian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chrystian are California (62 births), Texas (38 births), New York (13 births).
Is Chrystian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chrystian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 781 births, and as a girl's name it has 70 births.
How long has the name Chrystian been used? ▼
Chrystian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 39 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Chrystian? ▼
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 Chrystian's data
- Chrystian's decade-level peak was the 2000s (338 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chrystians (62 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 Chrystian
Nearby Names Like Chrystian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chrystian
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 Chrystian side by side: Chrystian vs Christopher Chrystian vs Christian Chrystian 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, 1986–2024 (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. "Chrystian: #12822 Unisex Name - 781 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chrystian. 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 Chrystian 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.