Kristjan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kristjan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 225 babies have been named Kristjan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kristjan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,319 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,319
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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"Thor’s warrior or companion"
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Sanskrit origin
"part of the noble"
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Old French and Welsh origin
"dear one, beloved by the pool"
#18,470 in US
Sanskrit origin
"master of the hill"
#18,211 in US
American English origin
"modern invented name, creative combin..."
#18,257 in US
Hebrew origin
"God adds"
#18,171 in US
Hebrew origin
"hand"
#18,311 in US
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About the Name Kristjan
Kristjan is a boy name .
Kristjan is currently ranked #18,319 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kristjan include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kristjan include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . 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