Christiaan
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-ee-ahn ]
Christiaan is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,438 in the US, popular nicknames include Chr, Chy, and Chrie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Christiaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 879 babies have been named Christiaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Christiaan is past its peak , currently ranked #13,438 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,438
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Christiaan
Christiaan is a boy name .
Christiaan is currently ranked #13,438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Christiaan include Chr, Chy, Chrie, and Chriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Christiaan include Christopher, Christian, Christop, Chris, Christia . 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)
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