Chrisaun
A feminine name potentially derived from a combination of "Chris" and "Shauna".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chrisaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chrisaun today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrisaun births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrisaun. 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 Chrisaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,751
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Chrisaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrisaun 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 Chrisaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrisaun
The name Chrisaun has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the word "Christos," which means "anointed one." This word was used to refer to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. The name Chrisaun is believed to have emerged in the early years of the Christian era, as a variant of the more common name "Christian."
Historically, the name Chrisaun was most prevalent in regions where Christianity had a strong influence, particularly in parts of Europe and the Middle East. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Church historian, Eusebius of Caesarea, who mentioned a figure named Chrisaun in his work, "Ecclesiastical History."
In the Middle Ages, the name Chrisaun gained popularity among Christian communities across Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Chrisaun of Auxerre, a 9th-century Frankish scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on biblical exegesis and ecclesiastical law.
During the Renaissance period, the name Chrisaun was particularly favored in Italy, where it was often associated with artistic and intellectual circles. One famous Italian bearer of the name was Chrisaun Genovesi, a 16th-century painter and architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Rome.
In the 17th century, the name Chrisaun found its way to England, where it was adopted by various families. One notable English bearer of the name was Chrisaun Wren, a renowned architect best known for his role in the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral and numerous other churches in London after the Great Fire of 1666.
Another significant figure bearing the name Chrisaun was Chrisaun Huygens, a 17th-century Dutch mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who made significant contributions to the development of modern science. His work on the pendulum clock and the discovery of Saturn's rings are among his most notable achievements.
While the name Chrisaun has experienced periods of relative obscurity throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive name, often associated with individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to their respective fields.
People
Chrisaun + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrisaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrisaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrisaun 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chrisaun a common name?
We classify Chrisaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrisaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrisaun was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrisaun is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chrisaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrisaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrisaun in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Chrisaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrisaun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chrisaun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Chrisaun as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Chrisaun at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.