Christon
Of Greek origin, meaning "follower or anointed one of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 1,404 living Americans carry the first name Christon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Christon today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christon births was 1998 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christon. 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.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 244,127 Americans
Peak year
1998
51 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,119
Tracked since 1951
Gender
Gender distribution for Christon
Christon leans heavily male at 84.2% of total registrations, but 231 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Christon as a male name
- Ranked #9,119 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1998 (43 births)
Christon as a female name
- Ranked #11,627 in 1999
- 7 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1981 (30 births)
Popularity
Christon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Christon from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 365 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
Christon 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 Christon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Christons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Christon, while Florida, Alabama, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Christon
The given name Christon has its roots in the Greek word "Christos", which means "anointed one" or "the anointed". It is a derivative of the word "Christ", which is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah". This name has strong connections to Christianity and is closely associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of the Christian faith.
The name Christon can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, and it was likely used by early Christian communities as a way to honor and pay tribute to Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the name "Christ" appears frequently as a reference to Jesus, emphasizing his role as the Messiah and Savior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christon can be found in the writings of the Early Church Fathers, such as Irenaeus and Tertullian, who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These early Christian thinkers often used variations of the name when referring to Jesus Christ or discussing his teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christon. One of the earliest was Christon the Patrician, a Byzantine aristocrat and military leader who lived in the 6th century AD. He played a significant role in the wars against the Persians during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
Another prominent figure was Christon of Samothrace, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his intricate and lifelike sculptures, some of which are still preserved in museums today.
In the Middle Ages, Christon de Gislain was a Flemish nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192 AD) under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart. His exploits and bravery were documented by contemporary chroniclers.
During the Renaissance period, Christon Castellio was a French scholar and theologian who lived from 1515 to 1563. He was known for his advocacy of religious tolerance and his translation of the Bible into Latin and French.
In more recent times, Christon I. Jonassen was a Norwegian-American engineer and inventor who lived from 1870 to 1957. He is best known for his innovations in the field of aviation, including the development of the first successful retractable landing gear for aircraft.
While the name Christon has Christian origins and connotations, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of Christianity and its teachings.
People
Christon + 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
Christon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,404 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christon 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 244,127 US residents.
Is Christon a common name?
We classify Christon as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,460 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christon most popular?
The single biggest year for Christon was 1998, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christon is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Christon a male name?
Yes, 84.2% of people registered as Christon 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.
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.