Christian
Meaning: Follower of Christ, anointed
Origin: Latin/Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #102
Total births: 5,798
History: Christian surged in the 2000s in Australia. Christian Petracca became an AFL star at Melbourne. The name carries both religious meaning and contemporary cool. Christian represents modern Australian parents choosing names with depth.
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| Current rank (2022) | #80 |
| Babies named Christian in 2022 | 108 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,798 |
| Peak year | 2007 (258 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #34 |
| Years in records | 1971–2022 (42 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Christian
What does the name Christian mean?
Christian means “Follower of Christ, anointed” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Christian?
Christian has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Christian in Australia?
Christian ranked #80 in Australia in 2022 — given to 108 babies that year.
When was Christian most popular?
Christian peaked in 2007 with 258 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Christian a boy or girl name?
Christian is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Christians in registered births are male.
Is the name Christian rising or falling in popularity?
Christian has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #68 in 2017 to #80 in 2022.
How long has Christian been recorded in Australia?
Christian appears in birth records in Australia across 42 years — from 1971 through 2022.