2,205births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1987Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Christen is a boy name family recorded 2,205 times in 2 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1987, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Christen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christen | English | 2,185 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1987 | ▼ 57 % |
| Christen | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1997 | – |
Questions about Christen
How popular is the name Christen?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 2,205 births across 2 countries.
When was Christen most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1987, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Is Christen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Christen is a boy name.