Kristiann
A variant of the feminine name Kristiana, of Scandinavian origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Kristiann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristiann today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristiann births was 1969 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristiann. 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
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
1969
11 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2004 SSA rank
#15,186
Tracked since 1963
Census
Kristiann in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 257 people with the first name Kristiann, which placed it at #32,623 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,623
National first-name rank
People counted
257
257 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
69.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kristiann
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kristiann is White at 69.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kristiann described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kristiann at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.3% · 178
- Hispanic or Latino12.1% · 31
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.3% · 24
- Black or African American5.4% · 14
- Two or more races2.7% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 3
Popularity
Kristiann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristiann from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 72 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
Kristiann 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 Kristiann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kristianns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristiann
The name Kristiann originates from the Greek name Christianos, which means "follower of Christ." It is derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning the "anointed one" or the Messiah. The name first appeared in the early days of Christianity, around the 1st century AD, when it was used to refer to the followers of Jesus Christ.
The name Kristiann gained popularity during the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and the Middle East. It was particularly common in regions with strong Christian traditions, such as Scandinavia, Germany, and parts of Eastern Europe. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Kristiann, Christian, and Christine, among others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kristiann can be found in the writings of the 3rd-century Christian scholar Origen of Alexandria. He mentioned a woman named Kristiann who was a follower of Christ and lived in the city of Antioch.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kristiann. One of the most famous was Kristiann Rosencreutz (1378-1484), a legendary figure associated with the Rosicrucian movement, a philosophical and mystical order that emerged in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Kristiann Thomasius (1655-1728), a German jurist and philosopher who advocated for religious tolerance and freedom of thought.
In the realm of art and literature, Kristiann Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author best known for his fairy tales, including classics like "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid." Kristiann Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer renowned for his elegant and sophisticated creations, which helped establish Paris as the fashion capital of the world.
Among the notable religious figures bearing the name Kristiann was Kristiann Lacordaire (1802-1861), a French Catholic priest and renowned orator who played a significant role in the revival of the Dominican Order in France.
The name Kristiann has a rich history and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the Christian faith and tradition. Its enduring popularity across various cultures and time periods reflects its timeless appeal and the diverse individuals who have carried this name with distinction.
People
Kristiann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristiann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristiann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristiann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristiann 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Kristiann a common name?
We classify Kristiann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristiann most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristiann was 1969, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristiann is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kristiann in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 257 people with the name Kristiann, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,623 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kristiann in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kristiann?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kristiann leans strongly female. 253 people counted with this name were female (97.7%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kristiann?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kristiann is White at 69.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kristiann most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kristiann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.3% (178 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kristiann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kristiann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristiann 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.
Is Kristiann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kristiann 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 Kristiann 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.
How many people have the name Kristiann?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kristiann, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.