Chrisanna
A feminine name derived from the word "Christ" meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Chrisanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrisanna today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrisanna births was 1975 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrisanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chrisanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
1975
8 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2007 SSA rank
#18,218
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Chrisanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrisanna from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrisanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrisanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrisanna
The name Chrisanna is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek words "Christos" meaning "anointed" and "Anna" meaning "grace." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Christian era, reflecting the influence of religion on naming conventions at the time.
In ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, variations of the name such as "Christiana" and "Christannia" can be found, suggesting its usage among early Christian communities. These variations were likely influenced by the Greek word "Christianos," meaning "follower of Christ."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chrisanna was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD. According to historical accounts, she was persecuted for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and was eventually executed for refusing to renounce her beliefs.
In the 5th century, a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian named Chrisanna of Alexandria made significant contributions to the study of early Christian texts and teachings. Her works were widely read and influential during her time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chrisanna gained popularity among noble families in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure was Chrisanna de Montfort, a 13th-century French noblewoman who played a crucial role in the negotiations during the Albigensian Crusade.
In the Renaissance period, Chrisanna Baldi, an Italian painter and poet from the 16th century, gained recognition for her artistic talents and literary works. Her compositions celebrated themes of faith and beauty, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of the time.
Another prominent individual with the name Chrisanna was Chrisanna von Sternberg, a 17th-century German countess and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and intellectuals, and her castle served as a cultural hub during the Baroque era.
Throughout history, the name Chrisanna has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark in various fields such as religion, scholarship, literature, and the arts.
People
Chrisanna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Chrisanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrisanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrisanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Chrisanna a common name?
We classify Chrisanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrisanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrisanna was 1975, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrisanna is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chrisanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrisanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.