Cristen
Cristen is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,761 in the US, popular nicknames include Cri, Cry, and Criie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cristen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 126 babies have been named Cristen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cristen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,761 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,761
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Cristen is also used as a girl name, ranked #64236.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cristen
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About the Name Cristen
Cristen is a boy name .
Is Cristen a boy or girl name? Cristen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,761 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,236. Cristen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cristen is currently ranked #28,761 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cristen include Cri, Cry, Criie, and Crisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cristen include Cristian, Cristiano, Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristofer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis