Christen
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Follower of Christ, anointed
Origin: Latin/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #7775 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Christian. Shares the meaning 'Follower of Christ, anointed.'
Similar names: cristen, chrisette, christan, christel, christell, christella, christin, christina
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Christen? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Christen, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Christen
What does the name Christen mean?
Christen means “Follower of Christ, anointed” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Christen?
Christen has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Christen?
Christen ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Christen most popular?
Christen peaked in 1982 with 569 babies registered that year.
Is Christen a boy or girl name?
Christen is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 16% of Christens are boys and 84% are girls.
Is the name Christen rising or falling in popularity?
Christen has fallen 1052 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6627 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Christen been recorded?
Christen appears in birth records across 109 years — from 1910 through 2025.