Cristan
Cristan is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,025 in the US, popular nicknames include Cri, Cry, and Criie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cristan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 203 babies have been named Cristan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cristan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,025 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,025
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Cristan is also used as a boy name, ranked #23742.
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About the Name Cristan
Cristan is a girl name .
Is Cristan a boy or girl name? Cristan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,025 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,742. Cristan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cristan is currently ranked #35,025 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cristan include Cri, Cry, Criie, and Crisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cristan include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . 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