How old is someone named Christian?
The average Christian is 26 years old.
Half of all living Christians are between 17 and 32.
When was Christian popular?
Christian peaked in 1996 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 3,668 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 321 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,149 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,279 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 896 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,602 | 730 |
| 1950s | 3,778 | 2,500 |
| 1960s | 10,847 | 9,000 |
| 1970s | 26,903 | 24,000 |
| 1980s | 35,366 | 33,000 |
| 1990s | 133,584 | 130,000 |
| 2000s | 145,259 | 140,000 |
| 2010s | 85,407 | 85,000 |
| 2020s | 26,541 | 26,000 |
How many Christians are still alive?
About 450,000 Christians are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 470,000 babies named Christian since 1880.
Nearly every Christian ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Christian?
About half of living Christians are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 26%
- Gen Z 48%
- Gen Alpha 18%
Is Christian an old name?
Not really. Christian is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Christian will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Christian a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.8% of living Christians are men.
Names the same age as Christian
NAME TWIN
Christian's name twin is Gabriela. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gabriela's age curve is the closest match to Christian's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Cristian (21) · Kristian (29)
Compare: Christian vs. Cristian · Christian vs. Kristian
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Questions about the name Christian
How old is the average Christian?
The average Christian in the US is 26 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Christian?
About 450,000 Christians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 470,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Christian most popular?
In 1996, when about 17,000 baby boys were named Christian.
Is Christian a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 48% of living Christians, but the name spans several generations.
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