How old is someone named Christen?
The average Christen is 39 years old.
Half of all living Christens are between 31 and 46.
When was Christen popular?
Christen rose fast and peaked in 1982, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Christens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 87 | 0 |
| 1920s | 149 | 0 |
| 1930s | 71 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 49 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 197 | 140 |
| 1960s | 646 | 570 |
| 1970s | 2,173 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 5,177 | 5,000 |
| 1990s | 3,185 | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 1,290 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 528 | 530 |
| 2020s | 154 | 150 |
How many Christens are still alive?
About 13,000 Christens are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Christen since 1910.
Nearly every Christen ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Christen?
About half of living Christens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 23%
- Millennial 54%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Christen an old name?
Somewhat. Christen is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Christen a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 84% of living Christens are women, and 16% are men.
The women average 39 and the men 34.
Names the same age as Christen
NAME TWIN
Christen's name twin is Natasha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Natasha's age curve is the closest match to Christen's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kristen (41)
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Questions about the name Christen
How old is the average Christen?
The average Christen in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Christen?
About 13,000 Christens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1910.
When was the name Christen most popular?
In 1982, when about 600 baby girls were named Christen.
Is Christen a Millennial name?
Yes. About 54% of living Christens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this